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FRICE, 15 CEITTS. 









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3S/E .A. C3- E E , ST J^T I OnSTEK. 
316 C li e ss t n u t Street. 



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STAND FIRM. 

By the Bard of Tower Hall. 

•^taii'l finii, ill lixciliU'KKoC w)ul, 

Sii|.|.'>iiiil. H-liJli- 111!' nation rcolc, 
JSiil ■ '.ilnrnol tlii/iij:li yon control, 

All ' '1 » i-a<li patriot ii-elK, 
Will. I .i-ullilcKH vicloiic-H are won. 

Aii'l Uoix.' ami Triumph fnnilt anew. 
We I not ri'st on what in done, 

B lliiiik olwhat Ih yet to do. 
Kvcn when coirios Koine «ad defeat, 

Li ' iiK not Kink nnto the duKt. 
Hut iriiht that overthrow complete 

Cannot hiful a chiim' ko juKt. 
'I'hJiik ofllic llioiiKamlK wfio have died 

On (ii'lilM wtiOKe Klrife they Haw was 
vain, 
1 .'ilviil ili'iii;.'h coTKiueKt was denied, 
lli:ii liiiilil'iil still I hey would remain. 
I, no iiiji'oinliiii'SN in your air. 

J> weak (li-iiai'lcd innid betray: 
(ioilnt iinwaslKil, wilh nncoiiilicfl hair, 

Hut Htill. IlinMtili anxious i.s the heart. 

A'ipiiir in (;i'ii(lcnianly giiiKe, 
And vow \oiii- (•oiintry'H skill and art 

Ai TOWKIl IIAI.r, to patronise. 








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Some of the Advantages Secured by Our Customers. 

1st. We have tlic liif/^ost iiiul best as.sortmt'iit of Clothing in Philadelphia, a 
oil hand, coiripi'inino' all de.sirable styles in the market, to which we are m 
(hiily additions of all now stylos as thoy appear; hence 

2d I'Aoi'v custonici- can at once bo pleased and ticcnrately titted without 1 

tiliio. \vli;ito\('i' may bo bis sizo, tasto, or style of dress. 

.'Jd, Our goods are cut and made in the best and most fashionable manner, eq 
all ros|)ects to any made to measure, and .sold at mmJi loiver prices. 

'Itli. Wo lull/ and Kill Ibr ('ASH unhj. The advantages thereby secured, whit 
arc onabli'd to -;iv(' our customers, can be appreciated by every one. 

We solicit an examination of our stock. 



BENNETT & CO, 

TOWER HAtt, 



518 Market Stree 



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Kutraaecs. 


11. lec 11. ..,>.■. 


22. DivMD. 




Ilc.n y Wagons. 


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Exl!-. 


12. KitelKM. 


23. Water-Color Paintings. 


:;3. 


Sl..vv.« and Holl.iw W.-.ic 




l'^i^.tcEnt™u•es. 


13. Soila-Wator Mauulacfnry. 


2:! E. Photograph Gallery. 


34. 


8ewing-Macbines. 


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I'mm.ylvauia Kit.-beu. 


U. Post-(im.-o. 


U. Tobaeeo. 


35. 


Dry -Goods. 




William Ponn's Parlor. 


14 A. 0pp. P. 0.,T.-legropll Office 


2.i. Agricultural Implements. 


30. 


Eclics and Curio,<itics. 


fl. 


CliiklrenV Po]!. Indian Ex. 


15. Fish-P..Mcl. 


20. Fancy Ball. 


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.Machinery. Slup-Buildiug, 




EiiKinc. 


16. Fountain. 


27. Exhibition-Room. 




and Steam Yacht. 


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P...ilcr. 


17. Skatiuu-Pon.l. 


27 A. Proffes.sor Blitz. 


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Cabinet Ware Looking-Glas- 


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T.a.lics- Com. Int.Timl Ar- 


IS. Fishing-Pon.l. 


28. German Club. 




ses and IIouse-Fnrnisliing. 




rangements. 


19. Brewery. 


20. Confectionery. 


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Marble Work. 


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. Gcutlemeu's t'Mni. Internal 


20. Bank. 


30. Hardware. 


40. 


Carria-cs and Harness. 




Arrangements. 


21. Police. 


31. Miscellaneous. 










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ENVELOPE MANIFACTORY, 

Blank Book Bindery, Printing Omce, 

AND 

STATIONERY STORE. 
No. 316 Chestnut St., Philad'a. 

Constantly on hand, a large assortment of 

BLANK BOOKS, 

of all sizes, also any size or pattern made to order. Also constantly on hand over 
which will be sold at the lowest prices. Also a very large assortment of 

LETTER, CAP AND NOTE PAPERS, 

all of which will be sold wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. All wanting Envelopes 
and Papers, will find it much to their advantage to buy at Magee's, as they are superior 
to any othres. 

With a general assortment of STATIONERY, wholesale and retail, at the very 
lOwest prices. 

Card and Jol> Fi'inting- Promptly DExeeuted- 



Grand Opening of Summer Patterns. MRS M. A. BINDER'S Temple of Fashion, 
1023 Chestnut Street, 

Would respectfully invite the attentiMD of Ladies visiting tlie city, for the purposi' (.t iillenilmg the Great Sanitary Fiiir. tc. the extensive 
assortment of Elegantly Trimmed Patterns, of all the latest an 1 most reliable styles ot Paris fashions, for Ladies' and Children's Dress. 
Our arrangements for receiving the latest Parisian designs are perfect, affording always a choice from the freshest and most elegant ityles. 
Dress and Cloak-making in all its branches, and a perfect fit warranted. Cutting and basting at the shortest notice. 
M'me Demorest's Mirror of Fashion, for Summer, now ready, wholesale and retail. 

French Fluting and Goffering. 

All material, from the coarsest to the finest texture, and of any width, either with or without lining. Fluted in the French Styl«. 
Stamping for Embroidery and Braiding; Pinking in every variety; M'me Demorsefs Prize Medal Skirts; French Const! ; Skirt 
Elevators, Pads, Shields, Hooks and Eyes, and Charts. 

Importing and masufactaring larg«ly, I can and will offer superior inducem.Bta ta sTcr; ouiteiaar. 



PERRY & CO. 




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CLOTHING. 



Nos. 303 & 305 CHESTNUT ST., 



PHILABELPHIA. 



COTTAGE ORGANS 



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The Ne Plus Ultra of Reed Instruments. 

In point of durability, they have no superior ; in purity and sweetness of tone, 
they have no equal. They have also nearly or quite double the power of any other reed 
instrument in the eomitry of the same price. 

The Harmonic Attachment and the Manual Sub-base, 

lx)th of which improvements are patented, combine to give these instruments that Deep 
Organ Tone, for which they are so justly celebrated, and which, we think, gives them 
some claim to the name Organ. 

Mr. Estey, (formerly Estey & Green,) has long been favorably known to this com- 
munity as the Manufacturer of the 

PERFECT MELODEON. 

and he has suceeded in retaining all the smoothness and pm-ity of tone which have ren- 
dered those instruments such great favorites in the musical world, while he has greatly 
increased the power. 

Although we do not claim that all other reed instruments that take the name of 
Oi'gau, are but •■'Imitatations," and "Melodeons in another shape," we do ask the public to 
call and see the one for which that claim is made, at the corner of Seventh and Chestnut 

Streets, and then call and see the GottagG Orffans, at No. 18 Noith Seventh 

Street ^^^ i^^S^ for themselves, which is the "Imitation " oi- ''Melodeon in unother 
shape." 

For sale only by E:. 3X. JBIMJCE:, 

Sis- 1= No. 18 N, Seventh St., Thilad'a, 



SfllEH ISLAND 






Dyeing Establishment 

BARRETT, NEPHEWS & GO, 

Proprietors. 



OFFICES; 
47 :Worth Eighth !§treet, Pliilada. 
5 & 7 John J!$treet, J^ew York. 



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INTRODUCTORY. 



Right well is the name of Philadelphia justified at the present moment of ' ' Brotherly Love. " Have we not, one 
and all, given according to our means i But we had ahnost forgotten the Ladies, Dear creatures I to whom from their inde- 
fatigable agency, we must bestow the greatest modicum of praise for the realization, after months of toU, of an Edifice 
creditable alike to the architect, and a proud illustration of what the denizens of good William Penn's Arcadia can do 
when all join heart and hand in so noble a cause, as assuaging the suflerings of our noble brotliers who, for these past three 
years, have been treading under foot this hydra-headed rebellion. 

Noble Citizens, your efforts are buoj'iug up the hearts of those absent, who are, even now, wading up to their knees 
in blood, fighting their way, inch by inch to tlie accursed stronghold of rebellion. Aye, and as surely as we address you, 
so surely will tlie "Stars and Stripes" flaunt once more over our southern country. How appropriate are those lines of 
Shakespeare, when he wrote, 

The quality of mcrey is not strained ; 
It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven 
Upon the place beneath; it is twice bless'd ; 
It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes, 

The task which we have voluntarily undertaken, being of so pleasurable a nature, inasmuch as the present " bro- 
chcur " is intended to assist all those who are desirous of viewing such an accmnulation of Art, Science, and tlie home 
productions of our sister States, Delaware and New Jersey, coupled with our own, we cannot do better than commence 
by giving a short account of those Fairs already held, with their various results. 

The credit of originating the Sanitary Fairs belongs exclusively to the patriotic and energetic people of Chicago, 
who held an exhibition for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission of that city, some eight months since, and which 
netted the handsome sum of $80,000. Next in turn, Boston held a similar fair, and almost doubled the receipts of the 
Chicago, the amount realized being nearly $140,000. 

Cincinnati next entered the lists, with tlie Great Western Sanitary Fair, and beat Boston over $100,000, the total 
sum realized being |245,000. Albany, Brooklyn, Bufialo, and Cleveland, each opened Fairs for the benefit of the Com- 
mission on the 22d of February last, which were highly successful. The receipts of the Albany exhibition is set down 
at 832,000 ; Brooklyn realized $400,000 ; Bufialo, $50,050 ; and Cleveland, $80,000. 

Next in order was the great Metropolitan Fair New York, which opened on the 28th of March, and the receipts 
from which, at last accounts, had reached Si, 200, 000. Baltimore held a Fair in the Maryland Institute, on the 19th of 
April, the anniversary of the day of the mobbing of the Massachusetts troops, while passing through that city to the 
defense of the Capital. The receipts of the Fair amounted to nearly $28,000. The Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair 
opened at St. Louis on the 17th of May, and thus far the receipts amount to about $400,000, with a prospect of a still 
larger sum being realized from the sale of articles. 

Tlie National Sanitary Fair was held in Washington City in the latter part of April, and realized about $50,000. 
The Pittsburg Sanitary Fair opened Wednesday, June 1, and the receipts up to that night were $124,011.93, with a 
very fair prospect of reahzing before its close upwards of a quarter of a million. Other Fairs in diflerent parts of the 
country are in course of preparation. As to our own, let other States speak of us ; the result we reckon upon with confi- 
dence. 

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Hiiif A. iieiR, 

T14 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 

[Ojyposile the Masonic Hall,) 
Oflers for sale his superior and fresh 

Including all the latest introductions and novelties of merit imported from Europe. Also, 

AGRICULTURAL AND GRASS SEEDS 

Of the best quality, all of which -will be sold at the usual market rates. 

Greenhouse Plants, New Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli, Verbenas, Bedding Plants, 
Grape Vines, Fruit Trees, Asparagus Roots, Evergreens, &c. 

He is also prepared to furnish at all seasons, from his Hot-houses & Garden in West Phila. 

Battptls, Wtenib, B{t$k!s, {t0$$e$,^c. 

Of the choicest Flowers, arranged in the most natural and tasteful manner. 

ALSO, CONSTANTLY ON HAND, 

Immortelle Wreaths, Bouquets and Crosses- Rustic and Terra Cotta Vases. 

Fern Stands, Brackets, &c. 

33e^lez*s s-u.r>i3l±©ca. -v^itla. C3-a,3:»ca.©i3L Seeca^s; 

In papers or in bulk on liberal terms. A PRICE LIST will be furnished to applicants. 

Market Gardeners and others using Seed in quantity will find it to their ad- 
vantage to send to the subscriber for their supplies. Catalogues -with prices will be sent 
on application. 

Dreer's Garden Calendar, designed to furnish brief directions for the culti- 
vation and management of the Esculent and Flower Gardens, with select list of Seeds, 
Plants and Trees, will be mailed to all applicants enclosing a postage stamp. 

Address, jHC3E]]!VSK^sr jA.. s»xejE:s:xs, 

714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



SYNOPSIS OF OUR FAIR. 



LOOAN SQUARE 

Has a varied history. When Washington Square grew too far into the heart of the oity to be deemed a proper 
place for a Potter's Field, it was converted first into a cattle-market, and then into a city park, and the Potter's 
Field was removed some fifty or sixty years ago, to a distant northwestern location, where it was thought the march of 
improvement would never reach ; but the city still grew around the new Potter's Field ; the surrounding commons be- 
commg covered with fine houses, and in due time Avas converted into a public square : but " Ho presto !" the national 
talismanic will transforms it into a ^rand Temple of Patriotic benevolence ; presents itself with a celeritgn which sufrgests 
that the wand of Prospero, or the fabled lamp of Aladdin has been the supervisor of what we now behold. More 
evidences of good taste were never crowded into a like space in so short a space of time in the history of the whole 
world ; it carries the indelible proof of a genuine, warm, patriotic benevolence, existing throughout the entire nation. 
THE BUILDINQ 
Is constructed in the Gothic style, occupying the whole of Logan Square, forming twoi, buildings taking in the 
gravel walks, one along Race and the other along Vine street, extending from Eighteenth to Nineteenth streets. The 
main Transept runs the entire length of the Square, from cast to west. From this Transept (which has been very ap- 
propriatel named Union Avenue,) all the other buildings branch off on both sides. On the north is the Floral Depart- 
ment, on the south side is the Restaurant, and the Ai't Gallery occupies the entire length of the Vine street end of the 
square. Union Avenue is five hundred feet long and sixty-our 'feet wide, running east and west. It is a splendid Gothic 
arch, and the entire length is supported by latticed ribs, which spring from the ground meeting in the centre. Beanti- 
ful as such an immense length of delicate lattice-worked girders naturally is, the effect* is greatly hightened by the 
foliage of the trees having been allowed to festoon themselves within the Transept, so that standing at either end, an 
immense vista of gay colors present themselves, the whole being garlanded high up with our national colors of Red, White 
and Blue, and this again being brought into contrast with the delicate green of the foliage of the trees ; indeed the whole 
conveys such a Kaleidoscopic picture, that when once seen can scarce ever be driven from the retina: here is a forcible 
illustration of American taste, showing a high degree of national culture, and vieing very significantly with structures 
from whence we are led to sup-pose only art and refinement can proceed. 

Alcoves on both sides of the Avenue are fonned, festooned with bunting, being relieved with the national azure, 
and white stars of our flag. These are again blended with the shields of our different States, and groups of arms and 
military equipments form a most beautiful effect. The arms being displayed on party-colored shields, are so arranged as 
to give a most artistic appearance. 

In the centre of the avenue rises the gigantic flag staff, upon which floats the ensign,— a terror to tyrants and a 
beacon to the down-trodden, — a harbinger of a good time coming, when the sunshine of prosperity shall make amends 
for all the trials the old flag has undergone in political clouds and storms since the day that Major Anderson surrendered 
Fort Sumter. Who can forbear exclaiming with the poet : 

When Freedom, from her mountain height. 

Unfurled her standard to the air. 
She tore the azuie robe of night. 

And set the stars of glory there .' 
She mingled with its gorgeous dyes 
The milky baldric of the skies. 



TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 



10 OUK SA^^TABT FAIR. 

And striped its pure celestial white 
With streakings of the morning liglit : 
Then, from his mansion in the sun. 
She calleil her eagle-bearer down, 
And gave into his mighty hand 
The symbol of her chosen land ! 

THE FIREMEN. 

The Fire Department is here situated at the western end, under the superintendence of Chief Engineer Lrle, and 
as usual the tiremen have not been behind in showy embellishments. Every precaution has been taken to guard 
against lire, a building having been erected on the west side of Nineteenth street, where are stationed Engines, hose 
being att.iched to phisrs in the square and neighborhood. In case of accident. Fire-alarm Telegraph wires also extend 
throughout the building, and upon the tirst intimation of an outbreak the alarm can be instantly communicated to every 
part of this immense structure. 

THE ENTRANCES. 
The main entrances are three in number. They are at the comer of Eighteenth and Tine streets — northeastern 
gate : corner of Eighteenth and Race streets— southe.^tem gate : the eastern gate on Eighteenth street, about half-way 
between Rjice and Vine. The gateways of exit are at the northwest comer of Vine and Nineteenth streets, south- 
west comer of Race and Nineteenth streets, and the Western on Nineteenth street, half-way between Race and Tine, 

The m.ii? building extends from the gateway on Eighteenth street, the main centre entrance, to the western 
limits of the square, being the main centre exit. On the east side of Eighteenth street is located the beautiful cathedral 
of St. Peter and Su Paul, with its immense dome. 

PICTURE OALLERY. 
This is situated on the north side, running the whole length of the square, five hundred feet long and thirty feet 
wide, and is furnished more elaborately than any other portions of the buildings : and, in order to guard against fire, 
the esterior is filled with brick, and brick walls separate the gallery from the adjoining buildings. This gallery 
is the finest an exhibition ever offered to public inspection. It contains over three million dollars' worth of property, 
one picture alone costing not less than §27,000. ' 

PHOTOORAPHIC GALLERY. 
This is situated at the eastern end of the Picture Gallery, occupying a space of forty feet, displaying a beautiful 
Photographic collection. 

ARMS AND TROPHIES DEPARTMENT. 
Is on the north side of Union avenue, and which caimot be missed if our diagram is referred to. Here it may not 
be out of plac* to relate the gratifying fact of our display far exeeUing any of our sister States who have as yet given 
their quota to the Sanitary Commission. The ceiling is completely draped with flags, the tattered standards of many a 
haid-fonght field adorn the walls : Indian arms and weapons, ancient mortars and howitzers, blunderbusses and flint- 
lock pistols, border bowie-knives. Rebel torpedoes, shell and shot from every field of the war, relics of '76 and 1S12, 
mingled with manentoes of European smiggles, and French cannon taken from their original owners by British hands, 
and wrested from the latter by Yankee prowess. 

" For all arovmd 
Hang trophies of the fight or chase ; 
A target there, a bugle here, 
A battle ase. a hunting spear. 
And broad-swords, bows and arrows store. 

•• Pennons and flags defa?ed and stained, 

That blackening streaks of blood retained." 

Also, among the attractions is a model of the huge twenty-inch gun recently cast at Pittsburgh. Outside the 

door of entrance to the Hall of Arms and Trophies are two smoke-stacks belonging to the Monitors which were riddled 

and torn to pieces by Rebel shot and shell at Charieston. The huge rents in the apparently inrulnerable iron serving 

to enlighten the visitor eonceming the hard knocks that are dealt with the missiles now employed in modem war. This 



The largest Stock of Clothing in Philadelphia, at 



OUR SANITAra' FAIR. 11 

department lias been arranged under the supervision of Mr. Horstniann, tln' Military Accoutrement Manufacturer, of 
Cherry and Fifth streets, and Colonel Crossman, who have been unceasing in their efliirts to produce an iuiposiug effect. 
SCHOOL DKPARTMKNT. 
Directly opposite is the department appropriated to Public Schools Each section has had the privilege of making its 
own arrangements, but all to harmonize as a whole. The back part contains panels of wall paper, and a veiy large 
spread eagle in front and at the top, from the back of which the red, white and blue gracefully hang. Another sec- 
tion has chosen a white owl as its emblem. The bird of wisdom being perched on a cross-piece, and though it is silent, 
yet it seems to be absorbed in admiration of the harmonised groupings of the flags around. The ceiling is also deco- 
rated with the flags of all nations, whilst our own true red, white, and blue, gracefully unfolds its beauty in well-ar- 
ranged wavy lines from window to window, ai'ound the entire department. 

FLORAL DEPARTMENT 

Lies a little to the westward of the Arms and Trophies Department. This building being divided into four sec- 
tions ; one for the flower market ; one for bouquets and plants ; one for strawberries and wax fruits, and one for refresh- 
ments. Hanging baskets of delicate plants and tendrils are not the least beautiful of the decorations. The plants and 
flowers are from the collections of Fairman Rogers, H. A. Dreer, Joseph Harrison, Robert Buist, Joseph Levering, D. 
Rodney King, M. W. Baldwin, G. W. Carpenter, Robert Scott, James Richie, Mr. Algaier and others. Florcs here as 
may naturally be anticipated, reigns supreme ; E.xotics of the rarest kinds are seen in all their tropical splendor. In the 
centre is an immense fountain, the water falling dome fahsion from a considerable height, thus allowing a circle of 150 gas- 
jets, being so placed within this circle of falling water, that when lit it positively gives out a liquid fire. 

We are indebted to Mr. D. R. King and Mr. J. Mitchell for the arrangement of the decorations and the articles 
offered for sale. Attached to the Horticultural department is a fine display of Aquaria, and near to these are two de- 
partments which will attract much attention. One is a representation of a scene in the Arctic regions, and the other a 
scene in the Torrid Zone. A building about 15 feet square is used for each Zone. In the, Arctic scene a ship is caught 
in the ice. A good representation of ice is made by the liberal use of large blocks of crystallized alum, and by an 
arrangement of light through a stained glass, the peculiar Arctic tinge is given to every object. The scene is so perfect 
in all its details, that one is almost disposed to believe that he feels the northern wind sweeping around him. Adjoin- 
ing is the Torrid Zone, where the desired effect is produced by the use of tropical plants. A jungle scene is represented, 
and the glaring eyes of a Bengal tiger are seen peering through the dense foliage. Stained glass is again brought into 
requisition in order to give the necessary tint to the light as it enters the scene. Mr. Southwood, who has had charge of this 
design, has executed his work well. A gipsy encampment is also part of the attractions offered by the Horticultural 
Department. 

POSTE RESTAUNTE. 

Situated between the Floral Department and Union Avenue, where faint-hearted young men can cither receive a 
billet doux from their lady-love, or, if needs be, keep an appointed meeting. 

Continuing through the floral Department, keeping to the left hand, the first opening leads to 
RELICS AND CURIOSITIES DEPARTMENT. 

This department is in the form of the letter L, containing many rare and curious relics of the past. 

In proceeding a little further to the westward we come to the 

PENNSYLVANIA KITCHEN, 

With its white-washed walls spotted over with blue, in true Teutonic rural taste. Rude tables where visitors 
can procure country fare at a reasonable cost, and ruminate upon how their grandfathers lived before them. The great 
feature of this kitchen is the huge stone fire-place, with its spinning-wheel and other relics. It is one of the fire- 
places described by Scott when he spoke of how 

'' The fire, with well-dried logs supplied. 
Went roaring up the chimney wide." 
Upon the opposite side of Union Avenue is 

THE WILLIAM PENN PARLOR, 

This apartment is designed as nearly as possible like the Quaker parlors of the early days of the colony. 

" The white wash'd wall : the nicely sanded floor : 

The ancient clock that click'd behind the door. 



TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 



\'2 OZS. SAlklUiRT FAIE. 

Tke k«krth exrapi wrists viiKer dufi'd tke 6xj, 
\ns^ a$pai bc«£fi& «ad Sor^^ sad &aaei Sf*T-' 

Th«i* wiJl be no rrfredMMsiti served w riaiiffs ia me Peon p>rior ; but tbose «^o d&dre to praeoK a =:et'i 
■-i= b« a^oBTOodaud a little to the e«srsr»rd. -where tjier will fiisd 

THE RESTAi:BA>rT. 

lis i::sT «la.-> I* mcbed ftw3 Ccioa AreBne. beii^ stuatcd BidraT. and a rir^g directir on the cr'jn^e side of 
tlie «peaK M> tlie fkoal IXepulBent. 

I» ^cwc»terWi}daf4n««eat»ilwiflSlMonatp««tas»kk5becadispaTtdiBtbede^^ The baSd^g 

is 190 tet a dJMWiter. ns {mm aad node ot daBStrardoB baTJris reodEnd rerr Imfe deconiiM aeo^aiy t» aM to 
its attncdT^okKS. The r^u^a^f are hSd &«> Tiev fcnr tbe boaosf •wiatii is ama5<cd as a eaaapr. vhSe IwniiM 
Sa^ COTS- die wx-od-Tivrk oa tie sdes. A^ain&t these £ifs are irw rgn ygs ia !&?« leiios, in diSereaii ootas. 
girif^ u»* BazDif .r:' .O -.i; >j.;:I;< i- ■B-'h'.-r, :ur >:"I;;r^ ha^e tcoj isKiTa. .Sh i e id .< cic^ered witii red. wiiite aad 
bhie IjcEtiae- »r- :. - - - - : - i:;3 tie arasac airaagemeij of zDrskets, svm^ tracpss. 

oateera rni Ir,- ila* Tisicis nunr ol-isiii -tie daihr Jane"" of a sibsDizuial 

cliaiacter a: tJLr.r : - - _ - feadizS SiVaea tlioBsaad peraoas. The kiicJiQi ttc- is TeH 

*^«Ay of as i3js;«£i:^aii, ii «-,viiig s^^istr^ ii:.^;^^:--^ ;s cajaibilijy cf pnniSi^ Sr Gramt cs^ Us mc%. 

SOUTH SIOK. 

In ^e sewtik-^fe fauifia^ are dx^lats «f Caniaetes. Oalsaea-Waze, Mtinl Izs^trsiaaiis. ^^.. as e^caen^e 
is :he l-G.-irirc «Kd«r, oaKBcacaap « tbe ««3I csad «f t^ bafldijip:— fiooaa te Chinafis. fM fees : CV&iBet-Ware aD 
Jia^at: Iestckm^ 13d feet : Sti^ aad £stiiMtaa». 99 feet : XUdicns DtrMj aw^i .. 160 k«l AL utese ivxecv : 
csssi t>e !SB«;^»ici«i, ai« of ;^ «Bii«::a vidtk of 3d f eiei. 

EAST S1I>E. 

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Gi»ssw:Lrf, y fees: "Kes? auS Ifcra-r. S i*«: Toiamw v>5 C^i::?. iar- 50 fees. At tisis i-te^ss^rtirr --h—r is a 

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ce^amect is vecrr aitrarcre. 

POBEIGX OOXXBEBITTOBtS. 

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MEMOS- 

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arbiA taaa lo ibe isr^ aej-iid.?::: ' ' ■ - -— 

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tie Pesa Pariar. Tse Pses Et«iar is is a &«rt anris^TfeeTTti sibe aiore. V«a«alie»orifca« saoeof raaaaHjI!. 
T%e P«5-«Soe aai liiacrarh ar^ a^■^=^i :^c :;?ar tie =a^ £i^-5ttf- 



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r»n Wednesday, June 7th, at 4 o'clock, tlie various working committees on general arrangements met on a 
t.latform at the western end of Union Avenue, for the purpose of formally transferring the building to the Executive 
I 'ommittec. Amongst those present Were Governor Packer, of New Jersey, Governor Cannon, of Delaware, and Governor 
Curtin, of Pennsylvania. The judiciary was represented by Chief Justice Woodward, and Justices Thompson, Strong 
and Reed : the arniy by Major-General Cadwallader and Staff"; and the navy by Admiral Dupotit ; members of Councils 
were also present. 

Mayor Henry presided, when hd made the following address : 

Ladies and Gentlemen— We enter to-day upon the realization of the zealous efforts which humanity and patriot- 
•ism have alike invited, and as we stand upon the threshold of an enterprise rarely equalled in extent, never surpassed in 
the grandeur of its purpose, wo may rejoice at the rich promise of its success, while we are yet mindful of the sad 
urgency that has called it forth. Gratitude and sympathy have before them full scope for their most generous and 
untiring exertions- No claims more sacred, no appeals more powerful were ever addressed to a loyal people, than come 
to us this hour from the maimed and suffering defenders of our Union. The gigantic contest that is now waged between 
loyalty and rebellion is pre-eminent in magnitude, as are the rivers and plains that beheld its deadly strife. No military 
resources, however well directed, can adequately provide relief for the thousands of brave men who have sunk under the 
fatigue and privations of the march, or have been stricken down upon the many fields of battle. In this emergency, the 
noble, heaven-prompted associations of the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, offer to you wide channels through 
which the oil and wine of soothing kindness and of strengthening cheer may flow from the plenty of your homes to the 
need of the sick or wounded soldiers. Of these organizations the Sanitary Commission is the chosen dispenser of the 
liberal offerings which the people of our own and of two sister States, have brought hither in this holy cause. Enlarged 
views rcflued taste and unflagging energies have originated, planned and matured this grand undertaking. All that may 
delight the senses and gladden the heart has been gathered into this spacious temple, dedicated to loyal benevolence, or 
has been stored within its numerous courts. [Cheers.] With unusual gratification I accept the honor, tendered by the 
Executive Committee of the Great Central Fair, of presiding on this occasion of its opening ceremonies. 

Rev. Bishop Stevens followed with a prayer. 

John C. Cresson, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, then made the formal transfer of the building to 
the Executive Committee. 

Mr. Cuyler, in behalf of the Executive Committee, said: In the name and by the authority of the Executive 
Committee of the Great Central Fair, and by request of its Chairman, I accept this perfect work. This beautiful 
structure, so fair and graceful in its proportions, and its vast and varied contents more eloquently proclaim your 
title to our thanks than any words which I could utter. By the same authority I present them to you, sir, whom 
the President of the United States has honored as his appointed representative, so that through yoU they may b6 
dedicated to those noble uses for which they were assigned, and to which they have been consecrated. Conse- 
crated by no human tie or ceremony, but by an indwelling spirit of pious patriotism which inspired them, and by • 
them devoted to the holy purpose of comforting those who toil and suffer, that millions, who perhaps may never 
hear of them, may be free and great and happy. These noble buildings and their precious contents are the free 
gift of the grateful people of three States, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to the Army and the Navy of 
the United States. They are worthy to receive them. Those living heroes who battle in the field and on the 
flood will prove it. Those maimed and wounded heroes who crowd our highways and meet us in our walks will 
prove it ; those sick and dying heroes in our hospitals will prove it ; those dead heroes have proved it, who sleep 



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beneath the waves or upon a hundred battle-fields : who moistened witli tlicir blood the w.il torn with slfot and 
shell, and trampled with mailed feet, beneath whiih thcj- were buried almost before the red light of battle had 
faded from their eyes. But I speak not now of the dead. They reck little of our remembering or our forgetting, 
and are beyond our ministry, though the time will come when the peaceful, prosperous, re-united people of a now 
shattered, but then restored Union, will build enduring monuments to the immortal memory of those who, with 
heroic devotion, have sealed their convictions with their blood, and died to teach the world that there are truths 
dearer than life, and wrongs more to be dreaded than death. And if there be a spot on earth where the grass 
of summer will grow greener, and where the winds of winter will blow less roughly, and the leaves of autumn 
will fall more gently than on another, it is on those soldier's graves. But I .speak now for the living— for those 
who make good in suffering and in blood, at the sword's point, our own brave speeches— who bear the cross 
that we at lea.st may wear the cro\m ; for those who give us these great days which to our children are an in- 
heritance better than riches, and of which our posterity long generations hence, shall read with quickening pulse 
and eyes dimmed with tears— for such as fought upon the bloody fields of Hanover and Malvern, of Antietam and 
Gettysburg, of Chattanooga, or the bloodier and more recent battles of the Wilderness— for the wounded heroes 
perishing in thickets and in swamps, to whom we long to hasten with messages of consolation and relief— I speak 
for the seamen of our navy— for men such as fought the gallant Cumberland, and went down with her. nobly 
disdaining to surrender, as she was sinking down beneath the cngulphing ocean, with the banner of our country 
proudly floating from her mast-head, and as she sank, so does the story read, a dying seaman crossed her decks 
upon the bleeding stumps of his shattered limbs, to pull the lanyard of his gun, and fire a parting shot towards 
the foe. Need 1 speak for such men ? The impressive scene before me is my answer. These costly and beautiful 
gifts are the embodiment and expression, yet not the measure of the patriotism and the humanity of the people. 
In their name I commit them to you, sir, and through you to their holy mission of comfort to the sick and 
wounded, and consolation to the dying heroes of our army and navy. 

Bishop Simpson, on behalf of the President of the United States, received the gift. He was, he said, 
present at the request of the President of the United States, and in his behalf he accepted from the Executive 
Committee, this vast treasure contained in these immense buildings, the generous offerings of the citizens of Xew 
Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to be dedicated in the name of the people to the use of the sick and wounded 
of the Union array and navy. No one more than himself regretted the absence of the President, but he could not 
be with us. His eyes are upon Richmond. [Cheers.] He is listening for tidings from brave Generals, and from 
equally brave advancing hosts. The Bishop recounted the great good done by the Sanitary and Christian Com- 
missions, and compared the Philadelphia exhibition with those held in other cities to procure funds for the 
Sanitary Commission, and declared this to exceed them all in extent and beauty. Referring to the present strug- 
gle he attributed it to slavery, and said that the people have declared that the institution, which could not hve 
within the Constitution, should die beyond it. In closing he said: " It is true that many sleep in the dust — a Lyon, 
a Baker, a Sedgwick, and a Wadsworth rest in their glory. But we have a host still living. Sherman has shown 
that he is a Northern man with Southern proclivities ! [Cheers.] We have a Thomas'who never doubts. [Laughter.] 
"We have a Hooker who fights above the clouds. New England has given a Howard, and, one-armed as he is, he 
is still a match for his foes. She has given a Butler, who is the terror of the whole of the South. [Cheers.] 
Pennsylvania proudly looks on her Hancock as a tower of strength, and she wears near her heart Jleade of praise^ 
while the "West, from the borders of the Mississippi, sends us a Grant of unconditional victory. [Cheers.] The 
Bishop then formally accepted the buildings, and was followed by Bishop Stevens in a prayer of dedication. 

Addresses were made by CJovernor Camion, of Delaware, Governor Parker, of New Jersey, and Governor 
Curtin, of Pennsylvania, and the ceremonies closed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by the immense 
audience. During the ceremonies inside, a large American flag was hoisted to the top of the immense flag-staff, 
and saluted with thirteen guns, Hastings' Battery being in attendance for that purpose. 

At the close of the ceremonies the large crowd in attendance was scattered throughout the buildings for the 
purpose of viewing the immense collection of articles on exhibition and for sale. 



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Book Department. 

Two Tables. 

Boydell's Shakespeare — Value S500. 

Schiller's Works, one Volume — Presented by F. Ley- 
poldt, No. 1323 Chestnut street. Cased in Rose- 
wood and Velvet. 

A Set of English Common Law Reports, presented by 
Messrs. Johnston, Law Booksellers, on Chestnut 
street below Sixth. Oifered for sale $355. 

Splendid Photograph Album — Carved in crimson vel- 
vet. Ornamented with wood carvings. Value, $65. 

Album containing Photographs and Autographs of 
nineteen distinguished Authors, Charles Dickens 
among the rest. 

Collection of Books and Albums — Presented by J. B. 
Lippincott & Co. 

Corn Exchange Tables. 

In centre of drapery overhead is 
Portrait of Washington — Sully's copy of Stuarts. 
Portraits Handsome Ladies — A copy from Greuze, by 
Sully. Another portrait from original, by same 
artist. 
Federal Flag — The first raised after the breaking out 

of the Rebellion, "over St. Joseph's, Mo." 
" Pat«r Patrie — Over this is a well arranged group of 

drums, flags, muskets and swords. 
The Veritable Old Lady who once Lived in a Shoe — 
The delight we experienced whilst children in 
reference to this old lady and her numerous pro- 
geny, seems to have lost none of its juvenile 
hilarity, if we may judge by the merry giggles of 
all those who laugh at this spot. 
Group of Three Orphan Children, surmounted by the 
motto, '' Forget not the Soldier's Orphans." Kind 
reader, comply to this appeal. Upon this group is 
the following inscription : 

Gently, stranger ; pass not by, 
We are orphans — know you why ? 
Our fathers in their loyal pride, 
For the Union bled and died. 



Over this is the heading in the shape of a semi-circle, 
" Forget not the Soldier's Orphans." 
Comical Group of Figures, cut out of nuts — Subject, 

"Committee from the Rural Districts." 
Puppets. 

Quilting Party — -Very amusing. 
Pine Embroidery. . 
Fancy Work — Contributed by Mrs. E. C. Davis, of 

Eighth street, above Chestnut. 

Watches, Jewelry & Silverware 
Department. 

Situate across the Avenue leading to tlio Arms and Trophie.'f. 

Gold and Silver Watches— English French and Ameri- 
can; patent levers and I'epines; jewelry, the cost- 
liest and rarest on the continent; silver-ware, with 
richest chasings and engravings. 

Sewing Department. 

Needlework (specimens), some of which seem quite 
impossible to be executed by that little instrument, 
the needle. Flowers, plants, trees, houses, aad 
human faces and forms are among the least of the 
wonders of the needle. 

Washington — Portrait. 

Wall-Paper Department 

Patterns, styles various. The gold and velvet patterns 
are beyond description for richness and beauty of 
designs. Amongst the principal contributors to 
this . department, arc iVJi-^srs. Howell Brothers,' 
of 11th and Chestnut stn ct ; tluir specimens stand 
unrivalled. Mr. J. H. Limpstreth and Jlessrs. 
Bigelow, Hayden & Co., have also contributed 
largely to this display of goods. ^ 

Children's. Clothing Department. 

Infant's Embroidered Cloak— Value $100. Donor, Mrs. 

Bradfield, S02 Arch street. 
Chilcb:en's Wardrobes. Various. 



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Handsome Suie — Donor?. Miss Sh'?einakcr. and 31is. 

Kayser. 

Bob<s, ^ 

Caps. I 

t-hoes. j Snitable &»!«-• 

Afighans. " J-bies and little 

Cloaks. ' children. 
Fine Embroidery. 
Knickerbocker Hosierv and Gi •- ;s. 

Importation Department 

Beanrifnl Cabinet-ware — Tnis is ibe gift of rbe C-on^e- 
gation of ihe Kev. T. Starr Kins. San Francisco. 
Cal. 

Embroidered Canton Crape Sbani — Talue §300. Donw i 
Mrs. Oieo. V<^el, Ciestnut street. 

Silk Beaded Screen — ^Value §30. ' 

Two Affgbans. beautifol specimens. Donor Mrs. Tay- 
lor. Yarious coloured Zepbjis and Silks. 

Oy BACK OF TABLE. ' 

Other Fancv Work with Silk and Chenille. iHtnor. 

3Irs. M. H. Haseltine. ! 

Handsome Kniued Qailt. The six months" work of a i 
- loval woman, aced 70. To be presented to Ge*. . 
Meade. 

Original Letter of the Sage of Ashland, to his nephew ; 
Cade: Heiuy Clay, at TTest Point. Date. Atignst 
15. ISoi. This interesting document fe presented 
by ?Ir5. Henry McDowell. Lonisrille, Kj. 

"VTalriK To?th — ^Fiom the Arctic Seas. 

Large Gilt A'olmne. Title "Coronation of GeOTge IT." 
This originally ccet serenty Gtcneas. or" 1350. ; 
Donor. T. Eastman. V. S. Consnl. Bnstol. Ensland. | 

Ostrich Feather. Afighan — Thnix. Mrs. Henry Mooie. ; 
TalTK ?25. " t 

The Goddess of Liberty, in Vase. Several other speci- '. 
mens. Made by Miss Mocre. daoghier of onr 
State IreasTirer." Henry D. Moore. " | 

An Etesere. with eight Mosaic Medallioas, feom Lo- | 
rento. Italy : made from wood; value #25. Donor. ' 
Pepper, E^. j 

Mosaic Checker and ChesiS-Board. From Lorento, I 
Italy : made from tweatr diSerent kinds of wood; t 
value §15. Donor. Pepper, Esq. I 

Japanese TTmbreiks and Kites. ', 

Three Hanasome Carriage Bugs. Donor, Hay. Es.^. 

A Robe firom California, worn ia Japan by the nobility. ' 
and only allowed to be sent out of the country by ■ 
the permi^Ion of the Tycoon. 

Florentine Photogr-phic Album. Donor. Pepper. Es.q. ■ 

Laoei Asd Gloves. vitiACk spe^imeag- Donors, Whofo- j 
sale Bmssels H::iie. rhrc— h Mi. ToskL j 

Post Office. ! 

rnis is a very neatly arranged little hoTse with four ' 
iarge windows, wreathed with eversreen. for the recep- 



' tion and delivery of bulet^oujr. Those wishing to 
' send a love missive to their inamoratas, can do so by 
1 buying and nffi-rin g thereon either a ten, twenty, or 
thirty cent stamp, the price of the stamp to be' used 
dependii^ on the senders estimate of the value of hi^ 
j lener. There are already four thousand love notes in 
; readiness tor the onset, and the anxious swains that 
' wrote them are begging little Cupid to l>e — 
•■ Propitious and receive their sighs. 
Which, burning with entreaty, rise : 
1 That he will whisper to the breast 

Of her they love his s-.-'tt behest.'' 

Fire Department. 

This portion of Union Avenue is divided off into fire 
sections of eighteen feet each, making a t'jtal length of 
ninety feet, behind which stands nity.eight female 
attendants, who act as salesladies, clerks. 4c., and re- 
lieve each other during the day and evening. 

The most noticeable articles here are — 
Two Revolving Pedestab. containing silver Fire Horns. 
Military Designs, composed of Guns, Swords and Pis- 
tols. 
Two Regimental Flags, borne bj the Philadelphia Fire 

Zouaves. 
Arch of Firemen's Hats. 
Fancy Articles. 
3Iiniature Ships in full rig. 
31iniature Steam Engines, Hose Carriage and Hand 

Engines. 
Cases of Shells. 

Small Camp Chest — Value, $1000; made in Paris. 

This contains over SO pieces, and will be presented 

to the General who receivcB the highest number of 

votes. 

This Department has a Gift to dispose cf. consisting' 

of 55 barrels of Flour, from the Keystone County. Flas- 

ton. Pa. Contributors. Fame Company. West Chester. 

Portrait — Frame containing portraits of the members 

of the Western Co. 

Lockwood Mannfectaring Com- 
pany Department. 

3Ioet worthy of attention is a Semi.cire!e. composed of 
square blocks of Marble, in the rear against the wall, 
these representing the original thirteen States. Each 
block is a specimen of that particular sort found ia 
each of the States, with the esception of S->uth Carolina, 
Gec^rgia. Xorth Carolina and Tirginia. The firs* two 
are represented as very dark, being charaeterfetic of 
their blindness and folly. Xorth Carolina is a shade 
lighter, indicative of the slight ITnion feeling which 
has been manifested there. That of western Virginia 
is rather light, representing the new Unic'ii State of 



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AVest Virginia. Surrounding this arch, on the top, is 
a large eagle, and, on the base are two statues, repre- 
senting angels of mercy. On either side of the arch is 
a statue of Washington and Webster. 

This Company make a display of the various goods 
manufactured by them, such as Paper Collars, Tags, 
&c. 

Trade Mark. This is very conspicuous, worked in 
brass. 

Clothing Department. 

Several enterprising tailors exhibit both Naval and 
Blilitary suits with the notification that they are to be 
presented to Lieutenant-general Grant, Admiral Farra- 
gut. General Meade and Col. Grossman. The President 
is also to be provided with a rigging out. These are 
disposed of by votes of $1.00 ; but it is allowable in this 
case to put your hand into " another man's pocket," if 
you wish to reverse the general order of things by 
giving instead of taking ; the block suits will not make 
the slightest objection to such a procedure. 
8omers & Son — Five boys' suits. 

INDIA RUBBER AND GUTTA PERCHA DEPARTMENT. 

Every vaiiety of Goods are in those two substances. 

School of Design. 

UNION AVENUE— SOUTH SIDE. 

Affixed to the wall is a specimen of the course of 
study bj' which a puj^il ignorant of the si m- 
plest rules of drawing, is gradually made 
a skillful artist. 

Elementary Class — Figures, by Miss Lizzie Sheeve. 

Secondary Class — Outline — Miss Vanhorn. 

Light and Shade — Miss Stanbridge. 

Advanced Outlines — Miss Pingree. 

Water-color Paintings — Mesdames Barrington, 
Green, Pierson, Miss Hory and Silhoussia. 

Designs for Wall Papers and Calicoes. 

Home Made Department. 

THREE TABLES. 

Fancy Articles — Interior E. C. Church, (Model,) 
Sister of Mercytaking the Veil. This is very 
admirably executed, the whole ceremony pre- 
senting itself at a glance, the officials being 
represented as if actually performing this re- 
ligious ordinance of the R. C. Church. Donor, 
Eev. Mr. Luhrman of St. Peters, Kensington. 

Contributions, [various,] by the Mesdames Mackey, 
Bonafon, Hastings and Simons. Value $600. 

Miniature, wounded Zouave, 

Sofa Cushion, value UO, 

Bracket, value $20, 



Book Markers, Tidies, C'usUions, Fancy Hanging- 
Baskets, Piece of Zephyr-work representing 
East India Pavilion, two Vases artificial Flow- 
ers, value $30, 

Handsome Centre-Table, 

Children's Toys, 

Toy House. This is very large and elaborately fixed 
up in every detail, it has been produced jointly 
by Mr. Mackey, Jlr. Baker and Mrs. H. Trotter. 

Labor, Income and Revenue Department. 

TWO TABLES. 

Large Stuffed Eagle, 

Portrait of Governor Curtin, 

Horace Biuney, Sr., Portrait, 

Painting, Death of Gen. Lyon — to bo presented to 
the Union, League, 

Perfumery, [assorted,] 

Dry Goods, Tlarge quantity,] 

$2,500 Sword, Shoulder-straps and Spurs — For the 
General who has recorded the highest number 
of votes. 

Worsted Work on Canvas — To be presented to 
Mrs. General Meade. 

Vase Wax Fruit — To be presented to Bishop Simp- 
son, of the M. E. Church. 

Small Vase Skeleton Flowers — To be presented to 
President Lincoln. 

Bird-cages — [14,] containing 19 different species, 
principally Canaries. 

Wreath of Leaves in Frame — Made from leaves 
picked off the tree which was the centre of 
that hard contested fight at Gettysburg. 

UNION AVENUE— CENTRE TABLES. 
Fancy Articles, 
(ioddess of Liberty — Doll. 
Rebel Standard — Motto '-Sic semper tyrannis." Mercer 

Cavalry. 
Smoking Wrapper and Slippers — To be presented to 

Governor Curtin. 
Glass Vases. 
Artificial Fruit. 

" Flowers. 

Sofa Cushions. 
Dolls, Slippers, Pin Cushions. 

Newspaper Table, 

FOR THE SALE OF THE PAIR NEWSPAPER, "OUR 
DAILY FARE." 
Also, Garabaldi's Dagger, worn by him in mo.stofhis Bat- 
tles. His name is on the handle, having been 
engraved by himself. 
Book of Honor. This is for the Autographs of those 
anxious to have themselves preserved in the ar- 



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chives of tlie Philadelphia Library at the termina- 
tion of the Fair. 

Numerous Relics of Gettysburg. 

Relics from the Holy Land. 

West PhiladelpMa Table. 

Banner Screen, worked by the lady of Mr. S. C. Ogden, 
U. S. Consul at Quebec. Upon this screen are eui- 
blazoned the Royal Co.at of Arms of England. This 
is to be presented to either Cobden or Bright, for 
their just views on our national course. This deli- 
cate matter is to be settled by the greatest number 
of votes received for either. 

Model in Plaster. Bust of the president, now being 
executed from life, at Washington. The ultimate 
destination of this bust will be at the Union 
League House. 

Fancy Articles, numerous. 

Lithographic Department. 

Lithogniphic Presses, of IMr. P. S. Duval, Fifth 
and Minor Sts., working color tinted illustrations 
of the Fair building and grounds. 

Exterior and Interior 'Views of Citizen's Volunteer 
Hospital. 

The Ten Commandments and Lord's Prayer — a beauti- 
ful specimen to what perfection the Lithe Art 
has been brought. 

Grand Piano. Jlessrs. Schoemaker, of Chestnut sjreet, 
with their usual liberality, have presented a mag- 
nificent "Grand" to the Fair. They also exhibit 
several others. These are close to the flag staff, 
and ladies are invited to run their fingers over the 
keys. 4 

WAX FLOWERS OEPAHTMEMT. 

Blushing Roses, Lilies, Daisies, Violets, and other flow- 
ers are here presented in this substance so natu- 
ral to the eye that one is tempted to almost smell 
their fragrance. Mrs. Mitchell superintends here. 

PERFUMERY. 

Perfumes generally. Every species of Eau de Cologne, 
from Jockey Club to Night Blooming Cereus, in- 
vite the attention of visitors ; also, Soaps, Pom- 
ades, &c., adjuncts to the toilet. 

THE JACQUARB LOOITl 

Weaving Neckties. This is the machine used for 

weaving figured silks. 
Portraits Washington. 

" Jacquard. 
Miniature House — furnished complete. A good model 

of a three-story nine-roomed residenee. 



GLASS Ehmmn mpmmEm. 

Glass Steam Engine Monitor. Exhibitors, Brothers 
Woodrufl". Cranks, piston, paddle-wheels ; the 
whole composed of glass, and working at high ' 
pressure. 

Vases of glass works — -(specimens.) 

Fancy articles blown to order. 

CHINA a PORGElAm DEPARTMENT. 

Pedestal Parian Marble (French) in relief — a groap of 
Harvestmen on the apex— six female figures repre- 
senting six cities, Paris, Lyons, Marseilles, Bor- 
deaux, Rheims and Boulogne. Value $300. Do- 
nors, Messrs. Tiudale & Mitchell. 

China Vase — English manufacture. Donor. James 
Steel, Esq. 

Home China, (American — very fine,) made by Mr. 
Kimbaum. Donor, Mrs. Towue. 

Porcelain Vases, (several.) Donor, Mrs. Gomey, of 
Trenton. 

Tucker China Teapot. 

New Jersey Porcelain. 

Granite Ware. 

C C Ware. 

On centre table complete French China Dinner Service. 
Value, S600. 

Small Carved Box, made and presented by Mr. Ed- 
ward Cabot, of Boston. 

Large blue Earthenware Plate, originally in the pos- 
session of the well-known Rolin family. This is 
the widow's mite, coming from an old negro wo- 
man. Her letter of presentation stating it was 
her all, she could do no more, but ofiered it with 
her prayers to the Fair. 

Small Plate (containing a loaf of genuine Libby Prison 
bread,) this plate was originally in the posses- 
sion of our great philosopher, Benjamin Franklin. 

Wax Flowers, executed by Miss Vogt. 

Boot and Shoe Department. 

Specimens, various. 

Pair Cavalry Boots — MaSe to the measure of Major 
Gen. D. B. Birney. Donor, Leon Benkert. 

Patent Leather Boots — Made to the measure of Govern- 
or Sprague, of Rhode Island. Donor, Leon Ben- 
kert, Esq. 

Jlessns. De Haven, Wireman, Stranger, Harmer and 
Shoemaker also contribute various articles. 

CARPET DEPARTMENT. 

Under the Superintendence of James H. Orne, Esq. 
Splendid Specimens, Tapestries, Velvets, Brussels, Orien- 
tal Rugs and Matts. 
^^elvet Carpet, (figured,) eight yards square. 



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GENTLEMEN'S rURNISHlNG 
PEPARTMENT. 

Gentlemen's attire in every conceivable style. 

LmCERIE DEPARTMENT. 

SITUATE ACROSS TUE AVENUE LEADINO TO CON- 
FECTIONERY AND RESTAURANT. 
Superb Black corded Silk Mantilla, value $125. Donors, 

Messrs. Agnew and English. 
Moire Antiques, 
Brocades, 
Laces, 
Continuing westward of this department, are the Notions 

consisting of 
Zephyrs, 
Silks, 

Samplers, (worked in beads,) 
Specimens in needle-work, (numerous,) contribution 

mostly from poor needier women, who have found 

spare momenta to throw in their mite to the succor 

of our Soldier Brothers. 

HAT, CAP AND FUR DEPARTMENT. 

The collection here is of the most varied kind, W. F. 
Warburton, Esq., and Charles Oakford, Esq., ap- 
pear to have led the trade in their offerings to our 
National Altar. 

Dress and Millinery Department. 

THREE TABLES. 

Elegantly decorated as usual by the Ladies. The 
a-ssortment consists of every thing pertaining to a 
Lady's toilet. 

Leghorn Bonnet — To be presented to the Gen- 
eral's Lady who receives the . most votes, privilege 
25 cents. 

Lady's Hat — Made entirely of American materials, 
also made by an American Lady. The Donors of 
these two articles are Messrs. Wood & Carey, 
Chestnut Street. 

Fancy Goods, 

Wax Flowers. 

The Bank. 

Situate south siile of Union Avenue, westward of avenue leading 
to Scliool Department. 

This Institution is the recipient of the proceeds from 
all sales effected at the various Departments. 

Wholesale Dry Goods Department. 

Two sections, wholesale and retail. 
^Miolesale, eastern section. 



Retail, western section. 

No. 1 counter — fjadies Cloth for Mantles, from Camden 

Woollen Mills, New Jersey. 
No. 2 counter — Amory and Portsmouth Spool Cotton ; 

case Spool Cotton tastefully arranged. 
HOME PRODUCTIONS. 
No. 3 counter — Organdie Lawns, jMozambique, Cottons, 

and Woollens, colored Coburgs, and Alapacas, 

various colors. 
No. 4 counter — Fancy Articles, made of wood procured 

from Scotland, value $800. 
French Engraving. 

RETAIL DEPARTMENT. 
I\Iodel of a Florida Fort, 

Model Steam Engine, Donor, H. B. Pancoast, Esq. 
Every variety of Dry Goods, including Counterpanes, 

Quilts. Messrs. J. M. Haffleigh arid Messrs. 

Besson & Sons are large contributors. 

School Department. (Females.) 

Every School Section is fully represented, the whole of 
the Decorations presenting a very chaste appear- 
ance. Mottos, Garlands, Flags being so arranged, 
as to bespeak the supervision of our fair sisters. 
The Fancy Articles are of the visual character, and 
even the most fastidious " Gent," if he can with- 
stand the facinating appeals made from such a 
bevy of brilliant-eyed maidens, evidently is doomed 
to pass through this vale of tears in wretched 
batchelordom. Here Mr. Shippen is ensconced as 
he ought to be, in the centre of the avenue, pro- 
tected by an immense Fort, heavily armed and 
manned by Soldiers to protect him against such a 
discharge of piercing glances which are being 
sighted upon him all day long. '• Happy Jlr. 
Shippen." 

School Department, (Males.) 

The military clement is evidently becoming firmly 
fixed in the minds of our rising generations. One 
might be led to suppose he had mistaken this depart- 
ment, and arrived at the arms and trophies. 
Torn Battle Flag. Fifty-fifth regiment P. V. carried 

through 14 of our heaviest battles. 
Battle Flag of the Louisiana Tigers. Captured by 

Captain W. L. Stork, a High-school graduate. 
James' Projectile (Conical), Captured from Fort Pu- 
laski. 
Costly Books. Value, $5000. 
Large Scrap Book. Value, $150. Donor, Master C 

Mortimore. By Professor Beale. 
A Charcoal Sketch. Eagle protecting Agriculture and 
Commerce on the right. To the left subduing 
I traitors and trea.son. 



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Children's Department. 



ing parallel with 

If you have little ones let them here make an attack 

both upon your purse and patience. This mode will 

ensure you the privilege of being able to visit the rest 

of the department at leisure. Too much praise cannot 

be bestowed upon the lady chairman of the Committee, 

(the Rev. Mrs. Furuess), for the entire arrangement of 

this tempting portion of the Fair. 

Children's Games. A table is devoted wholly to games, 
Comic, Philosophical and descriptive. Here are 
several very capital children's books, got up ex- 
clusively for the Fair, amongst which are the ''Three 
Bears," the authoress, of this city, modestly an- 
nounces herself under the initials of A. L. 11. 

The Children's Hour. 

The Life of Captain Walter Newhall. 

Dolls' Clothing. Immense quantities, and beyond de- 
scribing. 

Inscription over western end of Hall : 
Every child that buys a toy. 
Heals the wound of some brave boy." 

Models — Racing Boats from New England. 

The little daughters of Mr. Casper Souder, jr., must 

be mentioned for having parted with the most cherished 

of all toys to a child, viz : 

A Doll's House. This is a very pretty miniature affair. 
Confectionary Department, as may well be imagined, 

is in great demand amongst the future men and women 

of America. 

Signer Blitz's Exhibition. 

SITUATE END OF CHILDKEN'S DEPARTMENT. 

Apart from the inexhaustible power of the Professor 
to amuse his audience, he has secured the co-operation 
of Mr. John Toy, Mr. Rene Guillou, Dr. Koecker, Dr. 
Steck, and Mr. Coleman Sellers, who greatly add to the 
delight and amusement of the juveniles. 
Skating Pond. (Optical illusion.) This deception is 

so good, that the longer a person looks, the more 

convinced he is that it is a reality. 

New Jersey and Delaware, 



J. A. Wolbert, Esq., of Wilmington, oflSciating Com- 
mittee man of Arrangements in the Delaware depart- 
ment, not satisfied with witnessing the successful issue 
of his arduous task in organizing his department, still 
continues to pay every attention to visitors who are 
anxious to see the produce of his State. 



Tattered Battle Flags, Cannons, Sfrords, Rebel Banners. 
New Jersey, proud of such trophies,' las showing the 
indomitable courage of her sons, now hangs outher ban- 
ners, side by side with her sisters Delaware and Pennsyl- 
vania for all who value life, liberty and freedom to join 
the avalanche that must sweep away accursed slavery 
from our fair Land. 
Flag carried at the mast-head of the Saucy Kate 700 

miles up the Nile. 
Three pieces British Cannon, captured during the 

Revolution. These were delivered up to us by 

Burgoyne at Trenton. Also Saratoga. 
Flint>lock Breech Loaders. Made in Connecticut half 

a century ago. 
Fancy Articles, an extensive assortment, giving evidence 

of the industry of our country sisters, and their 

endeavours to outshine their Pennsylvania relatives 

both in quantity and quality. 
Delaware. Amongst the most noticeable exhibits, 
are the clothes worn by General Washington when he 
resigned his Commission of the Continental Army, hav- 
ing led it not only to a victorious end, but also secured 
that preliminary position for America, which within 
less than a century, has made our country the first in 
the list of nations, and the most to be dreaded in days 
to come. 
Two Telescopes used by Commander David Paul Jones. 

Turkish Divan, 

SITUATE AT BOTTOM OF NEW JERSEY AA^ENUE. 
ALSO, FROM PICTUEE GALLERY. 

This is indeed, literally, an Eastern Divan. If co.st- 
liness of fittings can ape at approaching the Sanctums 
of the Sedate Turk, the decorator's conception has even 
exceeded the Moslem's idea of "taking it easy." La- 
takea and choice Habana's enhaled in this delicious 
apartment, whilst unconsciously becoming mesmerised 
with "the trickling of the water from the fountain in the 
centre, and the prismatic colors thrown out from the 
falling wafer must be a seventh heaven for a young- 
America to enjoy. '-Advice to all smokers," Take a 
lounoe for half an hour. 



Art Gallery, 



SITUATE NORTH END OF BUILDING. EXTENDING 

WHOLE LENGTH, FROM EIGHTEENTH TO 

NINETEENTH STREET. 

To the connoisseur of art here, he may feast his eyes 
upon such living nature on canvass as has never been 
seen in all America before. Has Art no hold in the 
aiFections of her people ? Who dare say " No." After 
gazing upon our present display, to enumerate even a 
small portion now exhibited would entail a censorship 
which must be respectfully declined; although we 
would urge all to observe minutely 
The Rocky Mountains. Bierstadt. 
Christian Martyrs in the Coliseum. Rothermel. 



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A large Landscape. Weber. 
Hamilton contrrbutcs 7 or 8 pictures. 
Sully " 5 or (J " 

Schussell " 5 or (3 '■ 

Rothormcl " 10 or 12 

FOREIGN PICTURES. 
Chef d'oeuvro, Hasenclevor, 
Portrait, " 

Apple of Discord, H. P. Ctray, 
Roll Call of last victims of Eeign of Terror, 
C. L. Muller, 
Isabey, 
. Convure, 
Achenbach. 
Standard Bearer, (small,) Messonier, 
Fruitpiece — Grape's and Peaches. W. Johann Preyer. 
In a glass goblet half filled with wine is reflected 
the Artist's Kooiu, a window with a glimpse of the 
sky, an easel and before it W. Preyer himself. 
WATER COLORS. 
Small room at east end of Picture Crallery, 
Dolbadern Tower, Turner, 

Others, " 

Black Forest, C. Branwhite, 
Two Marines, Jackson, 
The Little Gleaners— Two others, Mole. 
Drawings by Burket, Foster, Penley, Hardy, Absalom, 
Dodson, Weunhart, Wittkamp, J. B. Pyne, Roberts, 
Richardson, Copley, Fielding and many others. 
Principal Contributors, Claghorn, Joseph Harrison, 
E. W. Clark, Joseph A. Clay, E. S. Clark, J. S. 
Earl, Brothers Moran. 

PHOTOGRAPHtC GALLIERV* 

Situate in Art Gallery Department, on Nineteenth street end, 
Contains a fine coUccticm of Photo scenes and por- 
traits of our celebrated men. 

Cabinet-Ware Department. 

Situate : running parallel with Nineteenth street, from entrance on 
Vine street to opening in Union avenue. 

House Furnishing Goods, Looking Glasses. Assort- 
ment various. 

Carved Walnut Sideboard, value $500. 

Models in Cork. Melrose Abbey. Tomb of Edward, 
the Black Prince. Temple of Thesus. Coliseum, 
Rome, Caesar's Tower. 

Washington's Carriage. 

Cottage Organ (very small), manufactured by E. M. 
Bruce, 18 North 7th street. It is a very natural 
question to ask, "How is it possible to produce 
such a body of tone in so little space ;" but so it 
is, and the low price is equally in keeping, being 
particularly moderate, which must secure to this 
gentleman a ready sale for these mellow-toned in- 
struments. 



Horti cultural Hall. 

Take centre passage in Union avenue, north side. 

The Hall is arranged in two circular rows of tables. 

Outer circle, Plants for show; Inner circle, Plants 
for sale and Bouquets; also quarter circle table for 
Wax flowers. 

From the entrance go with the sun, or, keep to your 
right hand, following the course of the Outer table, 
we come to 

FIRST TABLE. 
Pandanus Javanicus, 
Davallia Elegans, 
Glorianus, numerous specimens, 
Granda Flora Alba, 
Grauda Flora Imperialis, 

Draoena Forrea, first brought from China, in 1771. 
Ealadium Chantina, 

Dicksonia Antarctica, from Van Dieman's Land. 
Pteris, tricolor, 
Manantra, bicolor. 
Golden Ferns, 
Silver Ferns, 

Cyprus AlternifoliusVariagaf a, (this is a new plant) 
Magnolia Pumila, from China. 
Tradescantia, discolor, brought from South America, 

in 17b3 
Croton Variagata, East Indies. 
Certoceras Reflexa, Japan (perennial bloomer) 

SECOND TABLE. 



Plants, various. 

" specials. 
Auracaria Excelsa, the only one in the country, valued 

at «500. 
Ficus Elastica, or India Rubber Plant, 
Sonerilla Margaretacea, spotted leaves [under a Bell 

Glass.] 
Babiania Bourbonica, 
Blechnum Braziliensis, a splendid fern. 
Begonias, a collection very fine. 
Lycopodium, a collection of the finest specimen of these 

are under a glass case. 
Lepidephylla, 
Ficus Repens, in a hanging basket in the shape of a 

Wasp's nest. 

Frigid Zone. 

Eihibitor, R. Scott, Esq. 

A large collection of Hot-house and Green-houso 
Plants. 

RECESS ON THE RIGHT. 



Aquaria, 
Fern Cases, 



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Cactus Case, D. R. Kin^, Ksq. 
Sedan Chair, (very anti(|uc) J.ippincott, Esq. 
At end of Recess arc two windows representing Dio- 
ramic views — Torrid and Frigid scenes — by Profes- 
sor Booth. 
A ship hemmed in by icebergs. 

" This truly depicts stunted Arctic vegetation, con- 
sisting of a few hardy and blast-beaten pines, making 
the scene more chilly, by the suggestions of a tem- 
perate clime. Ice, ice, everywhere ; near at hand, 
piled up in great mountains of crystal splendor ; and, 
in the far distance, across the cold blue water, in bergs 
and fields of snowy whiteness. Over all is shed a pale 
blue light, containing not a degree of warmth, and the 
whole scene is one of frozen beauty." 

Torrid Zone. 

A WOOD IN THE SOUTH, hy Southwood, Esq. 

Tropical vegetation, heavy, rich, gloomy and impene- 
trable, shuts out the view on every side of a small 
glade. From the branches overhead, hang rich mosses, 
whilst among them are seen mischievous monkeys and 
brilliant-plumed parrots, as well as many birds of bril- 
liant colors. The awkward crane is seen extending his 
neck from the foliage, and over all hangs the dark green 
forest roof. No sky is visible, and the little light which 
penetrates the foliage is dim and uncertain. After a 
few moments gaze, we realize the horror of the scene ! 
From the midst of all this loveliness, from these deep 
recesses of noble foliage, peer the bright eyes and glisten 
the teeth of the king of the tropics, the relentless and 
blood-thirsty tiger ! With tingling veins we urge our 
eyes to examine still further into the mysteries of this 
lovely bower of terror, and we discern a panther, who 
from his looks, evidently is intent on mischief, but 
seems deterred by tlie presence of his superior, the 
tiger. 

ONE TABLE. 
Exhibitor, H. A. Dreer, Esq., Florist, Chestaut St. 

Remarkably fine collection. 
Lycopoediums. 
Caladiums, 
Ferns, 
Fuschsias, 
Colens, 
Begonias, 
Calcolarias, 
Australian Fern, 
Two Langtroth Hives, presented by John Turner Esq., 

containing in one a new swarm, the other a full crop ; 

these hives produce 70 lbs of honey during the 

season. 

TROPICAL PLANTS, TWO TABLES. 

Exhibitor, D. Rodney King, Esq. 

Billbergia Rosea, 
Dracoena Terminalis, 



Marantia Regalis, 

M. Zabrina, .j 

Begonias, (numerous) 

B. Rex. 
Creopana Dact3'lyfolia, 
Strellitzia Regina. 

TWO TABLES. 
Exhibitor, M. W. Baldwin, Esq., in charge of Mr. Wm. Joyce. 

Orchids (or Air Plants,) 

Catteya Mossia, 

Caladium, bicolour, (very splendid,) 

C. Argyrites, 

Bourbon Palms, 



Plants for sale. 



Plants for sale j ^T'"' ^"°^*' ^/^^fS?"/ 
I " lergu.son, Laurel Hill. 

BABY'S HOUSE. 

Let the little ones by all means see this. 



Exhibitor, R. Buist. Esq. 

Croton Varigatum Rubrum, 
Acacias, (numerous specimens,) 
Gloxinias, 

Pandanus Javanioa, 
Ananissa Variagata, 
Pavetta Bourbonica, 
Cissus, discolor, 
Dorganthus Excelsa, 

ONE TABLE. 

Exhibitor, Joshua Longstreth, Esq. 

Assorted varieties of above mentioned Plants, all in 
high perfection. 

OXE TABLE. 

E.xhibitors, Messrs. McKensio i, Co. 

The hanging Baskets of flowers throughout the Hall, 
are supplied by the Exhibitors, Messrs. BIcKen- 
sie & Co. 

Pine Apples, 

Dragon Trees, 

Cinnamon Trees, 

Sugar Cane, 

Gucca Variagata, 

Japan Cedars, 

Hydrangens, (various,) 

Auracaria Braziliensis, Brazilian Pine, 

Acacias, Ivies, 



Mrs. G. H. Carpenter, 



Palms, 
Pines 



tubs 



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INXER CIRCLE OF TABLES. 

1st Division to tlie right is the " Marche au Fleurs " 
or Flower Market, under tho management of J S. 
Mitchell, Esq., Chairman of Committee on arrange- 
ments and Decorations. 

2d Division : Plants and Flowers for sale. 

3d Division : Part of this is for the sale of Flowers, 
as well for Refreshments, Strawberries and Cream, 
&c. &c. 

4th Division : Wax Flowers, (for sale,) 



OUTSIDE OP THE E\TR.\JJCE. 

Exhibitor, .Mr.-!. Q. H. Cai-penter. 



Aloes, 
Date Palms. 



The Fountain. 



Exhibitor, James Duni'mi, E 
his Gardener Wm. PoUook, wh 
of the centre of tho Fountain. 

Date Palm, 

Dragon Tree, 

Australian Fern Tree, 

Brownii Grandiceps, InJi; 

Camphor Tree, 

Bourbon Palm, Within the 

Norfolk Island Pine, centre of 

Bananas, (two in fruit,) | the 

Heparusa Longefolia, Fountain. 

Pitcher Plants, 

Rhododendrons, (numerous,) 

Madagascar Lace Plant, 

Pomegranates, j 

India Rubber Tree, ^ 

Zebra Plants, (various,) ) Base of 

Calladiums, (various,) ) Fountain. 

Diffenbachia Picta, discovered by Humboldt. 



BASIN. 

Victoria Regia, (several,) in the Pond. 

Arms and Trophies, 

Sitnato on the ri<;ht-hand side of Union avenue, oppo^iile Schools 
Department, 

Sword worn by General Reynolds at Gettysburg. 
Flag borne by the Fifth Corps, (General Meade's,) 
at Chancellorsville. 



Felt Hat, (General Meade's) worn at Chancellors- 
ville, showing bullet hole in front. 

Scottish Claymore, great size and height, once be- 
longing to Allan McGaskill, a Giant High- 
lander, seven feet six inches in height. This 
immense weapon was used with terrible eflect 
in the wars between the Covenanters and 
Cavaliers about the year 1690, by Colonel 
Donald McGregor, of Glengyle, father of the 
world-renowned Rob Roy. This cherished relic 
of an epoch long past has been lent by Mr. 
Eobt. MacGregor, a lineal descendant of Rob 
Roy, and a well-known Real Estate agent on 
Third street. 

Two Small Guns, presented to the celebrated 
Dutch Admiral, Van Trump, by the ladies of 
Holland. 

Pennsylvania Battle Flags, scores of Banners 
borne in the murderous fights that have taken 
place during the struggle we are now engaged 
in, decorate this department. 

New York, New Jersey, Maine, Delaware, also 
send their relics, glorious mementoes of Ame- 
rican prowess. 

The Kearnej^ Battle Flag. This was the flag of 
Kearney's celebrated Division at Gettysburg. 
The color-sergeant fell wounded, but the color 
was preserved. 

Fir-st American War Vessel. Jtodel of the South 
Carolina, the first vessel built after the Revo- 
lution. 

Old jSTaval Trophies. Ensign of the British man- 
of-war Linnet, captured on Lake Champlain. 

French Ensign. Hauled down upon the Guerrier 
striking her colors to tho ilmerican frigate 
C^onstitution. 

Billet-head of the Cyane. Captured by Commo- 
dore Stewart. 

Flag of the Alert, (British.) Captured in 1812, by 
Commodore Porter. 

Flag of the Lc Bereeau, (French.) Captured in 
1800 by Commodore Little. 

A Turkish Sword. Presented to Commodore 
Baiubridge during his captivity in Tripoli, by 
the Ambassabor Sidi Mohammed Dgheis. 

A Presentation Sword. Presented to CJommodore 
Bainbridge by General Hislop, of the British 
Army, in the East Indies, as an acknowledg- • 
ment for his kindness to British ofiicers from on 
board the Java, captured by the Constitution 
in 1812. 

Relics of the Revolution and Braddock's Defeat. 

Numerous Swords and Pistols. 

A Musket from Red Bank. 

Fusee taken in one of the battles in Pennsylvania, 



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and brought to Lancaster by Colonel J ames 
Eoss. 

Musket captured from the Eaglish 93d Highlanders 
at New Orleans. 

Old Cavalry Helmets, considerably battered, for- 
merly belonging to Tarlcton's Dragoons. 

Captain jack's vSword. A fomous Indian fighter, 
who joined Braddock's Expedition ; but hav- 
ing been slighted by that rash General, with- 
drew and left lum to his fate. 

General Steele's Sword. Worn by him during the 
Eevolution. 

Long Brass English Gun, bearing the Arms of 
King George. This Gun was captured by 
Gates, at Saratoga. 



Mexican, French & Italian Eelics. 

French Canteen. Found on the Field of Waterloo. 
Several Mexican and Spanish Field Pieces. These 

are mounted, and standing at the end of Hall. 
Guns captured by Pennsylvania Volunteers under 

Patterson and Cadwalader, at the Castle of 

Perote and other places. 
Garibaldi's Standard, borne by his Legion during 

the fio-ht at Palermo. 



Naval Relics of the War, 

Too numerous to mention in detail, but the fol- 
lowing are the most interesting. 
An Enfield Eifle from the sunken monitor Keokuk. 
A Plate from the cabin of the Cumberland, which 

sunk in Hampton Eoads. 
The Flag of the Blockade Eunner Mercury. 
Eebel Torpedoes (cone-pointed), captured in St. 

John's Eiver, Florida. 
Two Smoke Stacks of the Monitors in front of Charles- 
ton flank the entrance, and not only guide the 
visitor, but also attest the terrible effects of modern 
weapons of war. 



MIDDLE OF THE HALL. 

An exact model of the Swamp-angel Fort, 
This model was made by soldiers of a New York 
engineer regiment, who took part in making the 
real " swamp angel." The miniatvire fortificatiou 
is entirely made of small sand-bags, containing 
the same sand as that of Morris Island ; the gun 
is a perfect copy of the original brazen goddess, 



and made from the fused pieces of the exploded 
gun ; and the ground around the little fort is 
genuine South Carolina soil, as improved by Yan- 
kee soldiers. Five thousand bags of sand were 
employed in making alike the great fort and its 
diminutive copy. The "swamp-angel" gun, it 
will be remembered, burst at the thirty-fourth 
round, and was the same which had the undue 
fame of throwing "Greek-fire" into Charleston. 
The fort is built square, and contains the solitary 
" swamp-angel." What a difficult task it was to 
rear this amiable terror in the swamp may be 
judged from the fact that the mud in many places 
was 18 feet deep; another ground had to be made, 
and with great difficulty the gun was floated and 
hauled through the swamp. Some of its builders 
came near perishing in the mud, and when the 
officer first charged with the work took a survej 
of tlie site, he sent back a requisition for men 
twenty feet high to work in mud twelve feet deep, 
amending it with an order to the surgeon to splice 
him on six feet more of men. 

Curiosities of soldier life. 

Several Rebel Drawings found at Gettysburg, 
Scene, Death of a Conscript. 
" Bushwackers. 

Pencil Drawing, b}' one of our soldiers, 

subject, Pennsylvania's genius lamenting her no 
ble dead. 

Immense Bowie-knife, taken from some prisone 
during Forrest's raid in Kentucky. 

Singular Horse Blanket, made of Mo.ss, 

Home-spun, weather-stained Coats, belonging to Rebe 
Officers. 

Rebel Drum, made of Tin. 



RE-AIARKABLE BELICS, 

One of John Brown's pikes, a fitting memento of th 

opening scene at Harper's Ferry. 
Flag, captured by Sergeant Whitlick, of the 33d, froii 

a South Carolina regiment, who piled up thci 

dead to resist the charge of a Pennsylvania Bri 

gade. 
Curious white bordered Blue Flags, captured at Eiii 

gold, Ga., by 199th New York regiment, borne b 

the 55th Pennsylvania, at the opening of th 

battle of Gettysburg. 
Flag, ( much tattered ) worn by Capt Kennedy, of th 

73d regiment, around his body, whilst in the Libb 

Prison. 
Breast-plates, (numerous,) worn by Eebel Officers. 
Bullets, taken out of the bodies of dead Rebels. 
Cap and Epaulets, of General Gordon, Rebel Cavalr 

Commander, lately killed near Kichmond. 



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Beautiful Irish Flap;, inscription, " Heroic Celt and 
Erin's Harp," borne by Meagher's Brigade, under 
McClellan and Hooker. 



GREAT GUNS. 

"Hydra" Barrelled Catlin Gun, which, in General 
Butler's department, has done such distinguished 
work, the rebels declaring that it was " loaded all 
night, and fired all day." It is said to equal in 
execution a squadron of men, and it can be work- 
ed and wheeled about by two persons. It is load- 
ed like a coffee-mill, aoJ death is ground at the 
handle, the firing being continuous, and rapid. 

Black Monster Dahlgreen, cast at Pittsburg, — the 
largest in the world — an immense one thousand- 
pounder, eighty-five tons in weight, calculated to 
carry a ball six miles, and capacious enough to 
hold a family. 

Array of Arms at the end of Hall, from Horstman & 
Co., arranged by Captain Hastings. The wea- 
pons, machines, and missiles of war, are most 
artistically presented. Cannons and cannon-balls 
front a number of mailed knights, armed cap-a- 
pie, and back of these are a crowd of guns and 
bayonets in a semi-circle, tier after tier, flanked 
with swords and pistols, the whole being sur- 
mounted with the eagle and the banner. 



Relics aiid Curiosities 

CURIOSITIES, RELICS AND AUTOGRAPHS. 

This portion of the Fair is devoted to the above 
articles, is roomy, well ventilated, not too crowded 
with tables, and looks remarkably well from the 
blending on its walls of flags and portraits — 
many of the later being the likenesses of the Con- 
script Fathers of Pennsylvania. 

Old Portraits, Hon. John Penn, son of Wm. Penn, 
born in Philadelphia, 1700. This portrait is by 
the famous Sir Godfrey Kneller. 

Full length Portrait, William Plumsted, supposed to 
have beonthetirst Mayor of Philadelphia, in 1750. 
This painting has a double interest inasmuch as 



I it displays the style of Copley, the painter, father 

of the late Lord Lyndhurst, the only American 

I who ever became Lord Chancellor of England. 

Portrait on Wood — A Burgomaster of Holland "about 

the year 1619. 
Kane Relics — Boat in which Dr. Kane made his last 

I voyage. Mr. Childs is the Donor of this interest- 

ing article, which was presented to him by the 

j Doctor. 

Engraved Portrait — Dr. Kane — Loaned by R. C.Davis, 
Esq — On this is a pencilled plan of the second 

I Grinnel F]xpeditioD, of August 1853, with in- 

j structions where, under certain circumstances, 

! might be found a boat with provisions, deposited 

at a particular place, in the event of retreat be- 
coming necessary. 

LEIJAL RELICS. 

A Warrant to arrest a person on charge of Treason — 
furnished by Mr. Davis, it bears date " New 
Orleans, January 21, 1807," is addressed to 
Cowles Mead, Esq., and is signed by Generals 
William 0. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson. 
It is not very polite or particular in its language, 
but earnestly commands the immediate arrest of 
" that Arch Traitor " Aaron Burr, and his instant 
conveyance to New Orleans. 
I Original Warrant of summons, to arrest Benedict 
Arnold — presented by P. J. Dreer, Esq., this is 
addressed to the Sheriff of the county of Newton, 
signed by a justice of New London county (botfi 
in Connecticut,) calling on him, his deputy, or 
any constable, to arrest Benedict Arnold, and to 
summon four witnesses to give evidence against 
him for having got drunk in Norwich, " his birth- 
place by-the-by," " so that he was disabled in the 
use of his understanding and reason, appearing 
in his speech, gesture and behaviour," the same 
being " against the peace of our Lord, the King 
and the Laws of the Colony." Au endorsement 
on the back of this warrant informs us that one 
Joseph Tracy, constable, did arrest the said ."Ben- 
edict Arnold," and delivered him up " to be 
dealt with according to law." What the result 
was is not stated, but the costs which " Benedict" 
had to pay were as follows : " to evidence Is. 4d , 
court fees, Is.; officer's fees " to Constable Tracy," 
Is. 9d , making a grand total of four shillings 
and one penny, which was paid. The date is May 
36, 1760, at which time Arnold was twenty 
years old having been born on January 3d, 1740. 
A Petition from Robert Morris and John' Nicholson, 
confined for debt with ten others — date August 
28, 1799, praying that, on account of the pre- 
valence of an infectious disorder in the jail. 



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their quarters should be changed. It is counter- 
signed by " Jonath. Penrose," and is addressed to 
the Supreme Court. That Robert J] orris, who 
did so much and made so many sacrifices for the 
Republic, should have been allowed to linger in 
prison for debt, in his later years, is one of the 
saddest items upon our public records. 

Book of Presidents, Autographs with their Portraits — 
presented by Mr. Dreer. The title-page to this 
interesting volume has been beautifully executed, 
in imitation of engraving, by Mr. Dreer, junior. 
Each is a full unrautilated letter, and their dates 
are as follows : Washington, February, 1798 ; 
John Adams, July, 1813; Jefferson, January, 
1803, with a certiticate by himself dated January, 
1820; Madison, March, 1808; Monroe, May, 
1814 ; John Quincy Adams, August, 18:^6 ; 
Andrew Jackson, " The Hermitage, August 29th, 
1838;" Van Ruren, October, 1849; W. H. 
Harrison, February, 1818 ; Tyler, July, 1832 ; 
Polk, February, ls39; Zachary Taylor, January, 
1843 ; Fillmore, November, 1824 ; Pierce, Decem- 
ber, 1828 ; Buchanan, February, 1839, and A. 
Lincoln, Maj-, 1864. The portraits accompanying 
these letters are fine impressions form the best 

•> likenesses. 

Another set of Presidents, Autographs — presented by 
R. C. Davis, Esq. This collection is tastefully 
arranged, mounted and set into a frame made 
from part of the oak which, not many years ago, 
was removed from Independence Hall. 

A Chair formerly used by Franklin, in which Thomas 
Jefferson sat when he drafted the Declaration of 
Independence. 

A Clock — The first brought over by William Peun. 

Modern Clock set on top of vase of China — made by 
order of Napoleon 1st, for the Empress Josephine. 



Washington Department, 



ONE TABLE, 

Under charge of Mrs. John Fallon, West Kitten- 
house Square. These relics ai-e numerous, the most 
noticeable of which is — 

A stout silver Watch, " bj' Benjamin Webb, Lon- 
don, 2s 0. 65,620 ;" is not jewelled in the ordi- 
nary way, but is diamonded, and the inside 
cap, protecting the works, is of silver, elabo- 
rately carved. A golden shield inserted on 
, the back of the watch, bears this inscription : 



Au Souvenir '. 

La Fayette 
a son cher ami, 
Wajne, 
Generale de I'armec 

Federale, 
Fredericksburg, Va., 
le 5 jiiine, 
1781. 
The Poet Cooper's Watch— Exhibitor J. C. D, 
Stanbridge. It was by this time-piece this 
celebrated man counted the hours of his final 
illness. 
A Plate made in Paris, Presented to Washington 

by La Fayette. 
Real China (wave pearl), Resembling Waves, 
which makes it appear as if inlaid with Pearls. 
Eggshell China, (specimens very rare), worth their 
weight in gold. Considered a great rarity 
in Europe. 
j China, various sorts, and Butter-dish — Used by 
! Washington whilst at Mount Vernon. 

j Cup and Saucer — Used by Washington at hia 
I Marriage. 

A Chip of the Old Block (a bit of wood) — Portion 
j of a Spanish Chestnut planted at Belmont, 

the residence of Judge Peters, by General 
Washington. 
Washington Elm Tree — Part of this is for sale. 
Bed-quilt (patchwork) — Sewed by Mrs. Washing- 
ton. 
Sofiv, Chair, Bureau — From Mount Vernon. 
Portraits of Washington — several — By Gilbert 
Stewart — Set in Wood Frame. 
I Posthumous Cast of Washington's Face. 
I A Pitcher Portrait — very rare. 
' Bas Relief Portrait, in Wax, of Washington — Pre- 
1 sented by George Washington to William 

Anthony Rucker, husband of Janette Mar- 
shall, about the year 1784. In this the face 
is longer and thinner than usual, but the hke- 
ness is striking. It belongs to MJrs. Isabella 
Wetherell, niece of Wm. Rucker. 
A Fragment of the Outer Coffin of the Father of 
his Country — "Washington." This piece was 
preserved from the remains, which were re- 
moved in 1831. 
Lock of Washington's Hair in a Locket — Gut off 
by Mrs. Perry, in 1781, received by Mrs. F. 
Peters, July 3", 1829, and presented to the Fair 
by Miss Mary Peters. 
N'umerous Letters (Washington's own writing) — ■ 
Written to Dr. Stuart, to whom he bequeathed 
his China Butter-dish. 
Original Commission as Commander-in-chief of the 
first American Army, dated June 19, 1775, 



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signed John Hancock and C'barles Thompson, 
Secretary. 

Pewter Spoon found at Mount Vernon in the winter 
of 1862 — By Jjieut. Clement R. See, 2d Penn- 
sylvania Cavalry. It bears on it, in relief, the 
initials G. W., and was evidently cast in a 
leaden mould. 

Painting — Kobert Fulton's First Steamboat. 

Hollow Globe — Judge Sj^mmes' own and particu- 
lar Theory. 

Baulk White Oak — Exhibitors, Historical Society. 
This is from Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, having 
been riddled bj^ 240 bullets. 

]S'ubian Lady's Dress — Exhibitor, Dr. Slack. In 
cases. Facsimiles of Vehicles,Boats,Palankeen8 
and People. Ferry boats, illustrating Traveling 
intheEastlndies. Dawk Palankeen : Travelers 
are borne, very much at ease, on the shoulders 
of the natives. The distance of 100 miles is 
thus traversed in 24 hours, charge being only 
2.'> cents a mile, fresh bearers being in readi- 
ness at short distances. 

Hindoo Idol, (in black marble) — Exhibitor, J. W. 
Kulan, Esq., supposed to represent Sooryn 
Deb, the Deity of the Sun. It represents the 

o,vn'. idol in a chariot drawn by seven horses, hav- 
ing the sacred lotus flower in each hand. 
There are several other figures, each of which, 
as well as Sooryn Deb, is represented wearing 
boots or buskins. The images are in wonder- 
ful preservation, and their sculpture is of a 

— ''■ superior order. This idol is solid, standing 

."'■-" about five feet high by four wide, was dis- 
covered, in 1833, in the mud of the sacred 
Ganges, near the island of Sanger, on which 
stood a vast temple, destroyed by an inunda- 
tion nine hundred years ago. The age of this 
idol is estimated at from one to two thousand 
years. 

BACK OF THE IDOL, 

(Wm. Brady's Tables), 

Arc several specimens of 
Chinese Pagodas, 
Porcelain and Miniature Pagodas, 
Japan Curiosities, 
Syrian Eelics, 
Arabian Shoes, 
New Zealand Productions, 
Edibles, Bird's Nests, 

Husks from the East, such as the Prodigal Son eat 
in his misery. 



Curiosities and Autographs De- 
partment, 

Under the suporviaion of Thomus T. J.amcs, Esq,, J. Dreor, Esq., 
Mr. R. C. Davis. 

Literary Album, Csold for $500). Contains 20 
Poems, never before printed, by Mary Howitt 
and Charles Kingsley, who represent the 
English lyrists, and Longfellow, Lowell, Whit- 
tier, &c., are among the American. In most 
instances, portraits are attached to the Poems, 
being neatly inlaid, bound in green and gold. 

Continental Money. 

Numerous Foreign and Home Autographs. 

Shells. 

Mounted Ferns. 

Manuscripts — Illuminated and plain, upon Vellum 
and Paper. 

Earliest Printed Books— Printed by Faust & Schoy- 
fer, A. D., 1459. 

Earliest Bible printed at Home, date 1471. 

Venitian Book, date 1476. 

Copv Caxton's Golden Legend, with Wood Cuts, 
No. 1476. 

Journal of Mason and Dixon's Surveys — Presented 
by J. Dreer, Esq. This is the original auto- 
graph manuscript of Mason and Dixon's " Sur- 
veys," including the boundary line of Penn- 
sylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The first 
entry, November 15, 1763, is " arrived at Phi- 
ladelphia." Next day M. and D. attended a 
meeting of Commissioners, landed the Instru- 
ments, and set up the Sector and the Transit 
instruments. The eleventh entry closes the 
first page, which is signed " Charles Mason," 
and "Jere. Dixen," but every subsequent entry 
in the Diary is separately signed by the two, 
after that, to the close of the book. The 
Journal states the carpenter was engaged from 
the 5th to the 13th December, in setting up a 
wooden ob.'iervatory in the south part of Philadel- 
phia. Each day's weather is recorded, as well as 
the stars visible on cloudless nights. The latitude 
of the South Point of the City of Philadelphia 
was ascertained, on New Year's day, 1764, to be 
39 deg. 56 min. 29.1 sec. North. The whole 
steps of the survey are chronicled, and the closing 
entry in the record tells how, on January 29, 
1768, Messrs. Ma,sou and Dixon " delivered to 
Rev. Richard Peters, the plans of the boundary 
line." 



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Penn Parlor. 



Situate first uai : 



i south si<le of Un 



Fine Wood Tea Chest — Formerly belonged to William 

Penn. 
Jlodel of the Old Brew House on Penn Manor. 
Walking Cane — Belonging to George Fox. 
Autographs of Penn Family. 
Two Chairs from the Continental Congress. 
Charter of the City of Philadelphia. 
Wampum Belt. 
Penn's Grave, (Picture.) 
Clock— John Woolman's. 
Razor and Shaving-dish of Penn. 
Burning Glass of George Fox. 
Branch of the Treaty Tree. 
Chairs of the date 1710 and 168-1. 
Illuminated Luther Bible. 
Model of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — Cut from 

the Mount of Olives. (Wood.) 
Goblet^Cut out of the Treaty Tree. 
Boat — Cut from the Hull of the Sliip Constitution. 
William Penn's Letter to the Indian Kings. 
A Knot cut from tlie first Tree planted by Penn. 
Portraits of the first Mayors of Philadelphia. 
Girandoles Knife and Spoon Case Looking-glass, which 
formerly used to hang over the parlor mantle of 
Letitia House. 
Arm Chair of English Oak — Used by William Penn. 
Part of the Furniture of the Propl-ietary Mansion 

House. 
Wooden Covered Bible — Published in 1572. 
A Rocking Chair — The seat of which is made out of 
the great Elm Tree at Shackamaxon, Kensington, 
under which Penn concluded his treaty in 1G83. 
This tree fell during a storm in 1810. 
Portrait of William Penn — Contributed by the Phila- 
delphia Library Company, from a bust cut in ivory, 
by Sylvanus Bevan, and painted by Lambdin ; a 
portrait of John Penn, by the same artist. 
Portrait of James Logan (by Sully) Founder of the 

Logarian Library. 
Picture, Philadelphia in 1720 — The oldest representa- 
tion of the City in existence. 
A Clock — Formerly belonging to William Penn. 
Portrait — Hanna Lardner Penn. 

" Hon. Richard Penn, the son of William Penn. 

Manuscript Grants of Land. 
Powei-s of Attorney. 
A Letter to Benjamin Chew, Attorney General, about 

a negro wench slave, 17S7. 
Marriage Certificate — "Ben to Betty," 1695. 



Certificate in regard to Peace with the Indians. Is- 
sued by James Pemberton, 1757. 

<Juaker Certificate — dated London, 1701. 

Poem — By Mr.s. Ferguson, who carried a letter to 
Washington, at Valley Forge. 

Letters — From several of the first Governors of Phila- 
delphia. 

Stamp Act Bond, 1699. 

Large Oil Painting — Subject, " Penn's Treaty with the 
Indians." 



Pennsylvania Kitchen. 

Situate across the way from the Penn Parlor. 

Mammoth Chimney Piece. 

Over Chimney Piece, inscribed in dried apples "Grant's 

up to Schnitz." 
War Muskets— Used in the War of 1813. 
Antlers of an Elk — Taken from off the last of these 

Animals shot in the Mockanoy Valley. 
Old Fashioned Pots and Kettles. 
Spinning Wheels. 

Among the pictuxes which adorn the walls, and 
other curiosities, is the 
Berkshire County Shirt, framed in with pine burrs — 

Raised, spun and woven in the County of Berks, 

from the Linum Instatissimmn. 
Portrait of Washington. 
Grandmother's Picture. 
Happy Family. 
German Reformed Dutch Church at Reading — Built in 

1761. 
The Cook at Work, 
Singular Looking Cat. 
Map of Philadelphia and parts adjacent, of 1750, with 

table of miles and furloughs to adjacent parts from 

the Court House. 
Old Fashioned Cupboard, filled with antique China and 

Crockery. 
Old German Bible, on shelf near mantle-piece— Bound 

in wood, with Vellum Covers, printed in 1748. 
Copper Kettle — Used to supply the soldiers with Cofi"ee 

during the Revolution. This same kettle was used 

by Union soldiers when they first passed through 

the city, and it was hung up in the Cooper-Shop 

Refreshment Saloon. As much as two hundred 

dollars have been oflFered for it, and it has been 

sadly wanted to be cut into medals. 
Franklin's Old Desk — Opposite the fire-place. 



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Dr. Franklin's Chair — Situate on the left-hand side of 

the corner as you enter. 
The Dresser contains a quantity of Kitchen utensils — 

Used 200 years ago. 
At the back of the Pennsylvania Kitchen is a Kit- 
chen of less dimensions, where visitors can partake of 
the old-fashioned fare, of which their forefathers were 
accustomed to "exist upon." 



TJAKS) .^ijsa ,Ha:ia , 
iSewing lacliiiie 



Situated in the second passage of Union Avenue, next 
Penn Parlor South Side. This Department leads 
to directly Hardware and Stove Department. 



Machines exhibited, and which have been donated to 

the Fair, with the various amounts of value on 
Machines. 

Wheeler & Wilson's (Button-hole) Machine, - $250 

Singer Manufacturing Company " - - 300 

Wilcox & Gibb's " - - 300 

Wheeler & Wilson Manuf'ng Co. " - - 300 

Elliptic Sewing Machine Co. " - - 250 

Do. do. '' - - 75 
For Parlor use. 

Finkle and Lyon's Machine, donated by Mrs. Dr. 

Fickhardt, Bethlehem, Pa., - - 55 

Wagener's. - 65 

Grover k Baker's, 300 

Florence, 300 

American Button-hole Machine Co., - - 625 

Barnum's Self-Sewer, - . . - 250 

One Machine, Donor, W. C. Wilmart, - CO 

One Machine, " W. L. Marshall, - 40 

One Machine, " IT. W. Jarrett Emans, ^5 
One Machine, " Dr. F. A. Fickhardt. 



Machinery. 



Situate, Running parallel with 19th St., first turning. South 

side of Avenue. This department faces the 

Furniture Department across 

the Avenue. 

Coin Stamping Jlachine — Deposited by the Mint au- 
thorities. This continuously stamps the Fair coin, 
design "head of Washington. Rever.se, Great 
Central Fair, Juno, 18G4. 



Hardware Department. 

Situate in passage leading out of Restaurant, running i: 
Sewing Machine Department. 



This consists of specimens of the best descriptions of 
goods in this line. Mr. Henry Distou, of Kensington, 
has an extensive show of " Modern Saws." Next to 
this is — 

B\ir Bell— Weight, 1011 lbs. Made in Sheffield, Eng- 
land. 

1 tap is for the General Superintendent. 

2 " " Foreman. 

3 " " Superintendent of Logan Square. 

4 " " Tin ■ 

5 " •' a boy. 
The bell is rung at 7 o'clock, A. M., 12 M., 1 and 6 

P. M. Should a fire occur in the building there will' 
be a general alarm. 

The stand adjoining the bell, in this department is 
occupied by 
Portable Coifee-roasting Machine — Donors, Messrs. 

Naylor & Co., Commerce street. Manufactured by 

Hyde & Burpee. 



Stove and Range Department. 

SITUATED BOTTOM OF PASSAGE OUT OF RESTAURANT. 

Here are exhibited Stoves and Cooking Ranges, both 
for Gas and Coal, by all our best makers in this city. 
A description would entail more space than the limits 
of this Catalogue can afford. 



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SITUATE IN MACHINERY DEPARTMENT, RKiHT-HAND 

SIDE COMING FROM UNION AVENUE, FACES 

OPENING TO HARDWARE DEPARTMENT. 

The copper-coloured gentlemen here give repeated en- 
tertainments during the day. The general character of 
their audience is of the juvenile class, who appear much 
entertained with the exhibition. 



Restaurant Department. 



SITUATE; APPROACHES TO THIS FROM CENTRE PAS- 
SAGE IN UNION AVENUE. SOUTH SIDE, AND FROM 
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 

The decorations are very elaborately and tastefully 
arranged. Portraits of our distinguished Generals, on 
shields, appear round the entire of this circular depot 
for refreshments. The names of all our celebrated 
battles are conspicuously arranged. Even to draw the 



attentiuu of visitors touching that most needful of al 
adjuncts to a d.ay's holiday, " a feed," it is only neces 
sary to say, the "carte" is most ample, varying from I 
cents to 35 cents for any one dish, combined with firs 
class dishes, and a host of young ladies, noting tha 
your wants are immediately being attended to by thi 
" black element." 



BEER, BEER, BEER. (MALT.) 

'• I likes a drop of good Beer. 
Fm particularly fond of my Beer" — Old Song. 

This " interesting" department is situated in close prox 
imity within the Restaurant. On entering Union avenue 
through Confectionery department, keep to the left 
round the llotunda, when the notice will be seen o 
" Lager sold here," temptingly inviting to all thirstj 
souls. The mysteries of this sanctum are opened im 
mediately on the purchase of a ticket, for each refresher 
when you are entitled to as many draws as prudenct 
may dictate. Jolly fellows here predominate, evei 
ready to join in one's despondency, and divide wit! 
you, your sorrows for the time being. 




TOWER HALL, 518 Market Street. 



:Worth E:ighth Street, below Filbert, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEES IN 

Fan®? Aii STAPie 

DRY GOODS. 

Consisting in part of 

SILKS, 

SHAWLS, 

BEiss mmm%, 

wwmmBmm^ €e#BS, 
mil a mms' wmr, 

in every variety, and at 




And House Furnishing Goods, 

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 

The largest assortment to be found in the City. 

WINDOW CURTAINS, SHADES, 

TABLE AND PIANO COVERS. 

SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN AND ARRiSON, 

1008 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 




eiiVEi I BAICEi SEWIHi MAeHiHE iPiiflPAIIY 

MANUFACTURE 

MACHINES MAKING THE SHUTTLE OR LOCK STITCH, 

AS WEU. AS THE 



it will Embroider perl'ectly as well as Sew per- 
fectly. If it wUl not, however ueefdl for shirf mak ing, it is not the Machine for a family. Grover & Baker's Celebrated Sewing Ma- 



Thc first inquiry to make in purchasing a Sewing Machine for family ' 



ehine only equals the excellence and strengt h of it« Stitching, by the elegance and beauty of its embroidery. Tbtse are the orly 
Haehinee which Embroider. .^©"Call and examine the Maohinee and work. 

Sales and Stitchin? Rooms, 73© CHESTWUT STREET. 



THE CHEAPEST STORE IN THE CITY. 
BAMBERGER BROS. 

105 North Eighth Street, 3d Store above Arch. 

The largest assortment of 

LADIES' MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, 

LADIES' MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S 

uNOEasHmrs ^ onawHnSt oioves, mitts, gohsets, miz, 

ETC. ETC. 
and a full line of STAPLE TRIMMINGS at nearly half the regular prices, at 

BAMBERGER BROS., 

well known Hosiery and Trimmings Store 

105 North Eighth St., 3d Store ab. Arch.; . ^^ ii 



No. 520 ARCH STREET. 

WATCHES, 

PINE JEWELRY, 

SOLID SILVER WARE, 

AND 

SUPERIOR SILVER PLATED WARE. 

^^=^A11 kinds of Silver Ware made to order in the factory adjoining store. 



TEMPie OF FASMIOH. 

The Cheapest, Best and Most Fashionable 

IN THE CITY, SOLD BY 

BOURJ^E, 

No. 40 JVorth Sixth St 



CURWEN STODDART & BRO 

Respectfully refer visitors of the Fair to the large and varied stock of 

Seasonable Dry Tioods, 

^^ ■ -- At their Establishment. 

Nos. 450, 452 and 454 N. Second Street 



AROVK WIULinV. 



Full stocks in all the following Departments 

Dress Groods, 

Shawls, 

Cloaks, 
Travelling Dress Materials, 

Alapacha, Lustres, and Mohairs, 

Mourning Grood^ 
Men and Boys' wear, 

Furnishing Goods, 
III Domestic Goods 

Preferring an active trade to exorbitant profits, we are selling without referent 
to the present or anticipated advance in prices. 

GURWEN STODDART & BROTHER, 

^^ 460, 452 & 454 N. Second Street, ab. Willow, 



IQWELL & BROTHERS 



Manufacturers and Importers of 



Paper Hangings 



$. W. Cor. Ninth and Cliestnnt St. 



PHILADELPHIA. 



V Fresh Stock of (loods, from their own and the best French 

Factories, 



§wm IVANS a. m 

TVo. 43 ]Xortli lEig-lith Street, 

?rCCES?OR!? TO J. U. CASSEr.RERRY, 

«X»3E3C3eS 



Where you can have the attention of polite young ladies to wait on you w 
satisfaction, and buy your goods at 

We have now on hand, at old prices, 
lOOO cliffei'ent kinds of* I>ress <3^ood«. 

Comprising all the Latest Styles, 25 cents up to §1.00. 

One Thousand different Styles of Shawls, 

Stella, Grenadine, Hernania, from $1 62* up to ^15 00. 

ONE THOUSAND DIFFERENT KINDS OF SILKS, 
From 75 cents up to $5.00. Black Silk, Gro. Grains, Taflfetas. Plain Silks, P 
de Soi. Figured Silks, all at the prices before the rise. 

Wc always kctp the good makes that do not cut, that's the i-eason why we sell so many 

SILKS, BALMORALS, MOURNING GOODs! 

Cheap Balmorals §1.95 to §2.95 full size. Mourning Goods, ;i large assortme 
always on hand. 

MUSLINS, FLANNELS, LINENS, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, 

Always on hand at onr usual low i)rice. 

Kid Gloves! 5,000 Pair New Kid Gloves!! 

Magnificent Light Kid Gloves, SI 50, best qualitj', 
New light color, " 1 50, stitched, 

Every pair of the above we guarantee not to tear, and should they chance to 
so, will give you another pair free of charge. 

Kid Gloves, U 85 best quahtv. 
Kid Gloves, 1 37 " ' 

Jouvin Kid Gloves, $1 00 old stock. 

We advise you to call soon, as they sell fast, being such a good quality for so low a price. Look at the gO( 
all over town, and tlien come and see us and you can see how 

OWEN EVANS & CO., 

Successor to J. R. Casselbkbp.v, 



Cheap Mammoth Dry Goods Store, 



j No. 45 N. Eighth Stree 

Myerf). Grnbsiu <1 M'Farlnnd. Printers, 3G N. Ttalrd St., Phlla. 



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